LONGING FOR DAYLIGHT.
On being separated from the Preached Word.

THOU, Light of Life, make plain to me
The way that leadeth untothee;
Or darkness e'er bedims my sight,
I dwell as in eternal night.

Shine thou on me, and let me see
If I've an interest in thee,
A hope in thy atoning blood,
That I am reconciled to God.

One ray from thee would kindle hope,
My cold heart warm, mine eyes lift up;
Twould melt with goodness every part,
And give relief to all my smart.

Alleviate my burden'd mind
Distress'd and press'd in every kind;
And counteract, by sovereign grace,
The crooked things in every place.

To thee O may I gain access,
Find shelter in thy righteousness,
Thy call obey, thy voice attend,
Into thine ears my prayer ascend!

A Hearer