Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) ‎#442

442. Oh, happy soul that lives on high

1 Oh, happy soul that lives on high,
While men lie grov'ling here,
His hopes are fix'd above the sky,
And faith forbids his fear.

2 His conscience knows no secret stings,
While grace and joy combine
To form a life whose holy springs
Are hidden and divine.

3 He waits in secret on his God;
His God in secret sees:
Let earth be all in arms abroad,
He dwells in heavenly peace.

4 His pleasures rise from things unseen,
Beyond this world and time,
Where neither eyes nor ears have been,
Nor thoughts of mortals climb.

5 He looks to heaven's eternal hill,
To meet that glorious day
When Christ His promise shall fulfil
And call his soul away.

Text Information

• First Line: Oh, happy soul that lives on high
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1870
• Topic: Blessedness: of piety; Christians: their life and experience; Conscience; Peace: Personal; Righteousness: Blessings of; Security of Christians
• Notes: Author from index: Watts

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