Author: Augustus G. Spangenberg, 1704-1792 Hymnal: Hymnal and Liturgies of the Moravian Church #388 (1969) Hymnal Title: Hymnal and Liturgies of the Moravian Church Lyrics: 1 When simplicity we cherish,
Then the soul is full of light;
But that light will quickly vanish,
When of Jesus we lose sight.
2 He who naught but Christ desireth,
He whom nothing else can cheer
But the joy which He inspireth,
Lending to His voice an ear;
3 Who sincerely loveth Jesus,
And upon His grace depends;
Who but willeth what Him pleases,
Simply following His commands;
4 Who to Jesus humbly cleaveth,
Pays obedience to His Word,
Yea, in closest union liveth
With our Savior, Head, and Lord.
5 Who in Jesus Christ abideth,
And, from self-dependence free,
In naught else but Him confideth
Walks in true simplicity.
6 He who is by Christ directed,
Trusting the Good Shepherd’s care,
From all harm will be protected,
And no danger needs to fear. Topics: The Life in Christ Communion with Christ Languages: English Tune Title: BATTY
When Simplicity We Cherish