Author: Dr. Doddridge Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #DXVI (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Hymnal Title: A Selection of Hymns First Line: Thy presence, everlasting God Lyrics: 1 Thy presence, everlasting God,
Wide o'er all nature spreads abroad;
Thy watchful eyes, which cannot sleep,
In every place thy children keep.
2 While near each other we remain,
Thou dost our lives and souls sustain;
When absent, happy if we share
Thy smiles, thy councils, and thy care.
3 To thee we all our ways commit,
And seek our comforts near thy seat;
Still on our souls vouchsafe to shine,
And guard and guide us still as thine.
4 Give us, in thy beloved house,
Again to pay our grateful vows;
Or, if that joy no more be known,
Give us to meet around thy throne. Topics: Times and Seasons Meeting and Parting; Meeting and parting of friends; Parting of Christian friends Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:11 Languages: English
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