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1. Eternal God, of beings First,
Of all created good the Spring.
For Thee I long, for Thee I thirst,
My love, my Saviour, and my King!
Thine is a never falling store;
If God be mine, I ask no more.
2. The fairest world of light on high
Reflection makes but faint of Thine;
The glorious tenants of the sky
In God's own beams transported shine:
But, should'st Thou wrap Thy face in shade,
Soon all their life and lustre fade.
3. Thy presence makes celestial day,
And fills each raptured soul with bliss;
Night would prevail, were God away,
And spirits pine in Paradise!
In vain would all the angels try
To fill Thy room, Thy lack supply.
4. And sure, from Heav'ns we turn our eyes
In vain to seek for bliss below;
The tree of Life can't root nor rise,
Nor in this blasted region grow;
The wealth of this poor barren clod
Can ne'er make up the want of God.
5. But, Lord, in Thee the thirsty soul
Will meet with full, with rich supplies!
Thy smiles will all her fears control,
Thy beauties feast her ravished eyes:
To failing flesh and fainting hearts
Thy favour life and strength imparts!
