1 In sweet communion, Lord, with you
I constantly abide;
my hand you hold within your own
to keep me near your side.
2 Your counsel through my earthly way
shall guide me and control,
and then to glory afterward
you will receive my soul.
3 Whom have I, Lord, in heaven but you,
to whom my thoughts aspire?
And, having you, what more on earth
is there I can desire?
4 Though flesh and heart should faint and fail,
the Lord will ever be
the strength and portion of my heart,
my God eternally.
5 To live apart from God is death;
'tis good God's face to seek.
You are my refuge, living God;
your praise I long to speak.
Text Information | |
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First Line: | In sweet communion, Lord, with you |
Title: | In sweet communion, Lord, with you |
Meter: | 8 6 8 6 CM |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1997 |
Scripture: | |
Topic: | God: Refuge and Strength; God: Presence of; God: Guide(2 more...) |
Source: | Paraphrase, Psalter 1912, alt. |
Copyright: | Public Domain |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | BEDFORDSHIRE MAY DAY CAROL |
Arranger: | Paul Edwards, 1955- |
Meter: | 8 6 8 6 CM |
Key: | G Major |
Source: | English Traditional |
Copyright: | Arrangement © Paul Edwards |