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CCXL. God is in this and ev'ry place

1 God is in this and ev'ry place;
But O how dark and void
To me! 'tis one great wilderness,
This earth, without my God.

2 Empty of him who all things fills,
Till he his light impart!
Till he his glorious self reveals,
The veil is on my heart!

3 O thou who seest and know'st my grief,
Thyself unseen, unknown,
Pity my helpless unbelief,
And take away the stone.

4 Regard me with a gracious eye;
The long-sought blessing give;
And bid me, at the point to die,
Behold thy face and live.

5 A darker soul did never yet
Thy promis'd help implore:
O that I now my Lord might meet,
And never lose him more!

6 Now, Jesus, now the Father's love
Shed in my heart abroad;
The middle wall of sin remove,
And let me into God!

Text Information

• First Line: God is in this and ev'ry place
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1790
• Topic: For Mourners conceived of Sin
• Notes: Tune: BEXLEY

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