| 1 | 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. |
| 2 | 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. |
| 3 | 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. |
| 4 | 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. |
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