A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) ‎#247

247. Desire to love and delight in God

1 O Lord, I would delight in thee,
And on thy care depend;
To thee in every trouble flee,
My best, my only Friend.

2 [When all created streams are dried,
Thy fulness is the same;
May I with this be satisfied,
And glory in thy name.]

3 [Why should the soul a drop bemoan,
Who has a fountain near –
A fountain which will ever run
With waters sweet and clear?]

4 No good in creatures can be found,
But may be found in thee;
I must have all things, and abound,
While God is God to me.

5 O that I had a stronger faith,
To look within the veil;
To credit what my Saviour saith,
Whose words can never fail.

6 He that has made my heaven secure
Will here all good provide;
While Christ is rich, I can’t be poor;
What can I want beside?

7 O Lord, I cast my care on thee;
I triumph and adore;
Henceforth my great concern shall be
To love and praise thee more.

Text Information

• First Line: O Lord, I would delight in thee
• Title: Desire to love and delight in God
• Author: J. Ryland
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1844
• Topic: Fruits of the Spirit: Love

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