Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes ‎#456

456. My God, the Spring of all my joys

1 My God, the Spring of all my joys,
The Life of my delights,
The Glory of my brightest days,
And Comfort of my nights.

2 In darkest shades, if He appear,
My dawning is begun:
He is my soul's bright Morning Star,
And He my rising Sun.

3 The opening heavens around me shine
With beams of sacred bliss,
When Jesus shows His heart is mine,
And whispers I am His.

4 My soul would leave this heavy clay,
At that transporting word,
Run up with joy the shining way,
T'embrace my dearest Lord.

5 Fearless of hell and ghastly death,
I'd break through every foe;
The wings of love and arms of faith
Should bear me conqueror through.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: My God, the Spring of all my joys
• Author: Isaac Watts (1707)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1899
• Topic: Christians: Blessedness of; Joy; Love: To God

Tune Information

• Name: ST. AGNES
• Composer: John B. Dykes
• Meter: C. M.