Hymns, Selected and Original ‎#640

640. Dread Sov'reign, let my evening song

1 Dread Sov'reign! let my evening song
Like holy incense rise!
Assist the offerings of my tongue
To reach the lofty skies.

2 Through all the dangers of the day,
Thy hand was still my guard,
And still to drive my wants away
Thy mercy stood prepar'd.

3 Perpetual blessings from above
Encompass me around,
But oh! how few returns of love
Hath my Creator found.

4 What have I done for him that died
To save my wretched soul!
How are my follies multiplied,
Fast as my minutes roll!

5 Lord, with this guilty heart of mine
To thy dear cross I flee,
And to thy grace my soul resign
To be renew'd by thee.

6 Sprinkled afresh with pardoning blood,
I lay me down to rest,
As in the embraces of my God,
Or on my Saviour's breast.

Text Information

• First Line: Dread Sov'reign, let my evening song
• Meter: C. M.
• Publication Date: 1828
• Topic: Evening

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