Lord Jesus, I long in Thy presence to live

Lord Jesus

I long in Thy presence to live

From morning to evening my one world Thou art;

O let not my heart be contented or rest

When loving or seeking what with Thee doth part.

Each moment

each day

throughout suff’ring and pain

When nought in the world can give comfort or cheer

When sighing and weeping encompasses me

Lord

still all my sighing and wipe every tear.

Each time when I dream of the goodness of life

I pray Thee

dear Lord

that Thou in it may be;

O do not allow me to choose by myself

Nor seek any pleasure that’s other than Thee.

Each night when alone in the stillness I lie

I pray Thee

Lord Jesus

that Thou wilt be near;

Each morning ere dawn comes

while still in my sleep

Then whispering call me and open my ear.

Each time

Lord

when reading in Thy holy Word

I pray that Thy glory may shine on each line

That clearly I’ll see what a Savior I have

And how great salvation that Thou hast made mine.

When helpless I come

Lord

to kneel at Thy throne

I pray Thee to hear me and grant me Thy grace;

If thru my shortcomings Thou hear not my prayer

Withdraw not Thy presence

O hide not Thy face.

Each time when of heavenly blessings I think

O let my heart long to be raptured to Thee;

My only hope here is Thy coming again

My only joy there

Lord

Thy presence will be.

Lord

teach me each day in Thy presence to live

From morning to evening my one world Thou art;

O let not my heart be contented or rest

When loving or seeking what with Thee doth part.