The Cyber Hymnal ‎#9522

9522. Behold The Rose of Sharon Here

1 Behold the rose of Sharon here,
The lily which the valleys bear,
Behold the tree of life, that gives
Refreshing fruit and healing leaves.

2 Amongst the thorns so lilies shine;
Amongst wild gourds the noble vine;
So in mine eyes my Savior proves,
Amidst a thousand meaner loves.

3 Beneath His cooling shade I sat,
To shield me from the burning heat;
Of heav’nly fruit He spreads a feast,
To feed mine eyes and please my taste.

4 Kindly He brought me to the place
Where stands the banquet of His grace;
He saw me faint, and o’er my head
The banner of His love He spread.

5 With living bread and generous wine,
He cheers this sinking heart of mine;
And opening His own heart to me,
He shows His thoughts, how kind they be.

6 O never let my Lord depart;
Lie down, and rest upon my heart;
I charge my sins not once to move,
Nor stir, nor wake, nor grieve my Love.

Text Information

• First Line: Behold the rose of Sharon here
• Title: Behold The Rose of Sharon Here
• Author: Isaac Watts
• Language: English
• Source: Hymns and Spiritual Songs, Book I, 1707
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: HOLY HILL
• Composer: William Henry Pontius (circa 1905)
• Key: D Major
• Copyright: Public Domain