Hymns, Selected and Original ‎#386

386. Blest Jesus, when my soaring thoughts

1 Blest Jesus, when my soaring thoughts
O’er all thy graces rove,
How is my soul in transport lost--
In wonder, joy and love!

2 Not softest strains can charm mine ears,
Like thy belovèd name;
Nor aught beneath the skies inspire,
My heart with equal flame.

3 Where’er I look, my wond'ring eyes
Unnumbered blessings see;
But what is life, with all its bliss,
If once compared to thee?

4 Hast thou a rival in my breast?
Search, Lord, for thou canst tell,
If aught can raise my passions thus,
Or please my soul so well.

5 No, thou art precious to my heart,
My portion and my joy;
For ever let thy boundless grace
My sweetest thoughts employ.

6 When nature faints, around my bed
Let thy bright glories shine;
And death shall all his terrors lose,
In raptures so divine.

Text Information

• First Line: Blest Jesus, when my soaring thoughts
• Meter: C. M.
• Publication Date: 1828
• Scripture:
  1 Peter 2:7
• Topic: Christian experience: Communion with Christ, and love to him; Jesus Precious

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