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Text:Desiring Communion with God
Author:Beddome

XCVII. Desiring Communion with God

1 My rising soul, with strong desires,
To perfect happiness aspires,
With steady steps would tread the road,
That leads to heaven, that leads of God.

2 I thirst to drink unmingled love,
From pure fountain-head above;
My dearest Lord, I long to be
Empty'd of sin, and full of thee.

3 For thee I pant, for thee I burn,
Art thou withdrawn? again return,
Nor let me be the first to say,
Thou wilt not hear when sinners pray.

Text Information
First Line: My rising soul, with strong desires
Title: Desiring Communion with God
Author: Beddome
Meter: L. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1792
Topic: Scripture Doctrines and Blessings: Communion with God; Communion with Christ: Desired
Notes: Public Domain.
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