My God, the spring of all my joys
by Isaac Watts·1707·Meter 8.6.8.6 (CM)
Based on Luke 1:78,79
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My God, the spring of all my joys,
The life of my delights,
The glory of my brightest days,
And comfort of my nights.
2
In darkest shades if he appear
My dawning is begun;
He is my soul's sweet morning star,
And he my rising sun.
3
The opening heav'ns around me shine
With beams of sacred bliss,
While Jesus shows his heart is mine,
And whispers, I am his.
4
My soul would leave this heavy clay
At that transporting word,
Run up with joy the shining way
T' embrace my dearest Lord.
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Fearless of hell and ghastly death,
I'd break through every foe;
The wings of love and arms of faith
Should bear me conqueror through.