Hymns, #171

Praise of the Lord - His Beauty

Eng/Kor:171  Chin:141  Span:81  Rus:35  Tag:171  Fra:-  Por:86

Lyrics:Witness Lee
Music:Unknown
Meter:8.6.8.6. with chorus.

This hymn has a unique tune.

 

*henna: an Old World plant, prized for its fragrant yellow and white flowers. (Song of Songs 1:14)

 
 1 

Lord Jesus Christ, our heart feels sweet

Whene'er we think on Thee,

And long that to Thy presence dear

We soon might raptured be!

 

Lord, like the pretty henna*-flower,

In vineyards blossoming Thou art;

Incomp'rable Thy beauty is,

Admires and loves our heart!

 
 2 

There is no music adequate

Thy grace in full to praise,

Nor there a heart which could enjoy

Thy love in every phase.

 

Lord, like the pretty henna*-flower,

In vineyards blossoming Thou art;

Incomp'rable Thy beauty is,

Admires and loves our heart!

 
 3 

Yet, what delights our heart the most

Is not Thy love, Thy grace;

But it is Thine own loving Self

That satisfies always.

 

Lord, like the pretty henna*-flower,

In vineyards blossoming Thou art;

Incomp'rable Thy beauty is,

Admires and loves our heart!

 
 4 

Oh, Thou art fairer than the fair,

And sweeter than the sweet;

Beside Thee, none in heaven or earth

Our heart's desire could meet.

 

Lord, like the pretty henna*-flower,

In vineyards blossoming Thou art;

Incomp'rable Thy beauty is,

Admires and loves our heart!

 
Hymn #171