1 In sweet communion, Lord, with thee
I constantly abide;
my hand thou holdest in thine own
to keep me near thy side.
2 Thy counsel through my earthly way
shall guide me and control,
and then to glory afterward
thou wilt receive my soul.
3 Whom have I, Lord, in heav'n but thee,
to whom my thoughts aspire?
And, having thee, on earth is naught
that I can yet desire.
4 Though flesh and heart should faint and fail,
the Lord will ever be
the strength and portion of my heart,
my God eternally.
5 To live apart from God is death,
'tis good his face to seek;
my refuge is the living God,
his praise I long to speak.
| Text Information | |
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| First Line: | In sweet communion, Lord, with thee |
| Title: | In Sweet Communion, Lord, with Thee |
| Meter: | C.M. |
| Language: | English |
| Publication Date: | 2018 |
| Scripture: | |
| Topic: | Communion with Christ and God; God: As Refuge; Longing for Christ and God |
| Source: | The Psalter, 1912 |
| Notes: | Partial |
| Tune Information | |
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| Name: | ST. FLAVIAN |
| Meter: | C.M. |
| Key: | F Major or modal |
| Source: | John Day, Psalter, 1562 |