Hymns of the Early Church / being translations from the poetry of the Latin church, arranged in the order of the Christian year

by John Brownlie

Earth can no joy so real impart,

No soul can form a hope so bright.

II

Abide with us, O Lord, we pray,

And cause Thy heavenly light to glow;

Drive from our minds the clouds away,

And let the world Thy sweetness know.

III

When Thou dost seek the humble heart,

Thy heavenly truth is freely given;