And myriads wait for his word;

He speaks, and eternity, fill'd with his voice,

Re-echoes the praise of the Lord.

Jos. Swain, 1792.

324 De Fleury. 8s. D

The Presence of Christ Desired.

How tedious and tasteless the hours

When Jesus no longer I see!

Sweet prospects, sweet birds, and sweet flowers

Have lost all their sweetness to me: