I chase away the gloomy night,

And bask in those unclouded rays,

The glorious sun’s meridian blaze.

I nestle in my Savior’s breast,

O, ’tis a place of glorious rest!

He holds me near his bleeding side,

O, ever may I thus abide!

His lovely countenance I see,

With smiles of love he looks on me.

O, give me joys that will not die—