171 Lord Jesus Christ, Our Heart Feels Sweet

1 Lord Jesus Christ, our heart feels sweet

Whene'er we think on Thee,

And long that to Thy presence dear

We soon might raptured be!

CHORUS:

Lord, like the pretty henna-flower,*

In vineyards blossoming Thou art;

Incomparable Thy beauty is,

Admires and loves our heart!

2 There is no music adequate

Thy grace in full to praise,

Nor there a heart which could enjoy

Thy love in every phase.

3 Yet, what delights our heart the most

Is not Thy love, Thy grace;

But it is Thine own loving Self

That satisfies always.

4 Oh, Thou art fairer than the fair,

And sweeter than the sweet;

Beside Thee, none in heaven or earth

Our heart's desire could meet.

*An Old World plant, prized for its Fragrant yellow and white flowers.

(Song of Solomon 1:14, ASV)

Author:

Living Stream Ministry

Composer:

Anon.