388. "Altogether lovely"

1 Earth has nothing sweet or fair,
Lovely forms or beauties rare,
But before my eyes they bring
Christ, of beauty Source and Spring.

2 When the morning paints the skies,
When the golden sunbeams rise,
Then my Saviour's form I find
Brightly imaged on my mind.

3 When the star-beams pierce the night,
Oft I think on Jesus' light;
Think how bright that light will be,
Shining through eternity.

4 Come, Lord Jesus! and dispel
This dark cloud in which I dwell,
And to me the power impart
To behold thee as thou art.

Text Information
First Line: Earth has nothing sweet or fair
Title: "Altogether lovely"
Translator: Frances E. Cox
Language: English
Publication Date: 1888
Scripture: ; ;
Topic: Christ: Character of; Christ: Morning Star; Christians: Love for Christ (1 more...)
Tune Information
Name: ST. BEES
Composer: J. B. Dykes
Meter: 7s
Key: A♭ Major



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