1 When, O dear Jesus, when shall I
Behold thee all Serene?
Blest in perpetual Sabbath-Day,
Without a Veil between?

2 Assist me while I wander here,
Amidst a World of Cares;
Incline my Heart to pray with Love,
And then accept my Pray'rs.

3 Release my Soul from ev'ry Chain,
No more Hell's Captive led;
And pardon a repenting Child,
For whom the Saviour bled.

4 Spare me, O God, O spare the Soul,
That gives it self to thee:
Take all that I possess below,
And give thyself to me.

5 Thy Spirit, O my Father, give,
To be my Guide and Friend,
To light my Way to ceaseless Joys,
Where Sabbaths never End.