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Believers Hymn Book · No. 19 · Words: Mary Bowly Peters · Tune: Regents Square
Blessed Lord, our souls are longing
Create PowerPoint slides from this hymn →A Victorian hymn by Mary Bowly Peters (1813–1856) expressing the believer's longing for Christ's return, the resurrection of the saints, and the glory awaiting them. It draws on themes of eschatological hope and the sufficiency of Christ.
Verse 1
Blessed Lord, our souls are longing
Thee, our risen Head, to see;
And the cloudless morning's dawning,
When Thy saints shall gathered be
Grace and glory,
All our well-springs are in Thee.
Verse 2
All the sorrow we are tasting
Is but as the dream of night:
To the day of God we're hasting,
Looking for it with delight;
Thou art coming,
This will satisfy our sight.
Verse 3
True, the silent grave is keeping
Many a seed in weakness sown:
But the saints, in Thee now sleeping,
Raised in power shall share Thy throne,
Resurrection!
Lord of Glory! 'Tis Thine own.
Verse 4
As we sing, our hearts grow lighter;
We are children of the day;
Sorrow makes our hope the brighter;
Faith regards not the delay;
Sure the promise!
We shall meet Thee on the way.
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