Hymns and Spiritual Songs, in Three Books ‎#I.LXXI

I.LXXI. Christ found in the street, and brought to the church

1 Often I seek my Lord by night;
Jesus, my Love, my soul's delight;
With warm desire and restless thought,
I seek him oft, but find him not.

2 Then I arise and search the street,
Till I my Lord, my Saviour meet;
I ask the watchmen of the night,
"Where did you see my soul's delight?"

3 Sometimes I find him in my way,
Directed by a heavenly ray;
I leap for joy to see his face,
And hold him fast in mine embrace.

4 [I bring him to my mother's home;
Nor does my Lord refuse to come
To Sion's sacred chambers, where
My soul first drew the vital air.

5 He gives me there his bleeding heart,
Pierc'd for my sake with deadly smart;
I give my soul to him, and there
Our loves their mutual tokens share.]

6 I charge you, all ye earthly toys,
Approach not to disturb my joys;
Nor sin nor hell come near my heart,
Nor cause my Saviour to depart.

Text Information

• First Line: Often I seek my Lord by night
• Title: Christ found in the street, and brought to the church
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1793
• Scripture:
  Song of Solomon 3:1-5

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