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CCCXXIII. A Hymn for the Evening of the Lord's day

1 Frequent the day of God returns
To shed its quick'ning beams;
And yet how slow devotion burns!
How languid are its flames!

2 Accept my faint attempts to love,
My frailties, Lord forgive;
I would be like thy saints above,
And praise thee while I live.

3 Assist me while i wander here,
Amidst a world of cares:
Incline my heart to pray with love,
And then accept my pray'rs.

4 Release my soul from every chain,
No more hell's captive led;
And pardon a repenting child,
For whom the Saviour bled.

5 Spare me, my God, O spare the soul
That gives itself to thee;
Take all that I possess below,
And give thy face to see.

6 Thy spirit, O my Father, give,
To be my guide and friend,
To light my ways to ceaseless joys,
To Sabbaths without end.

Text Information

• First Line: Frequent the day of God returns
• Title: A Hymn for the Evening of the Lord's day
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1799
• Topic: Sabbath

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