Hymns, Selected and Original ‎#418

418. O that I were as heretofore!

1 O that I were as heretofore!
When warm in my first love;
I only live my God t'adore,
And seek the things above!

2 Upon my head his candle shone,
And lavish of his grace,
With cords of love he drew me on,
And half unveil'd his face.

3 Far, far above all earthly things
Triumphantly I rode;
I soar'd to heaven on eagles' wings,
And found and talk'd with God.

4 Where am I now, from what a height
Of happiness cast down!
The glory swallow'd up in night,
And faded is the crown.

5 O God, thou art my home, my rest,
For which I sigh in pain!
How shall I 'scape into thy breast,
My Eden how regain?

Text Information

• First Line: O that I were as heretofore!
• Meter: C. M.
• Publication Date: 1828
• Topic: Christian experience: Backslider returning

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