DLIV. Desiring to depart and be with Christ

1 While on the verge of life I stand,
And view the scene on either hand
My spirit struggles with my clay,
And longs to wing its flight away.

2 Where Jesus dwells my soul would be;
And faints my much-lov'd Lord to see;
Earth twine no more about my heart,
For 'tis far better to depart.

3 Come, ye angelic envoys, come,
And lead the willing pilgrim home!
Ye know the way to Jesus' throne,
Source of my joys, and of your own.

4 That blissful interview, how sweet
To fall transported at his feet!
Rais'd in his arms to view his face,
Thro' the full beamings of his grace!

5 As with a Seraph's voice to sing!
To fly as on a cherub's wing!
Performing, with unweary'd hands,
The present Savior's high commands.

6 Yet with these prospects full in sight,
We'll wait thy signal for the flight;
For while thy service we pursue,
We find a heaven in all we do.

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First Line: While on the verge of life I stand
Title: Desiring to depart and be with Christ
Author: Dr. Doddridge
Meter: L. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1792
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Topic: Death; Happiness: Of being with Christ; Presence of Christ the joy of his people
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