KenH
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A hymn written by Joseph Irons in Zion's Hymns. (in common meter)
"Aspiration"
1. Lord, I am thine, by second birth,
Redeem'd with precious blood;
Why should my spirit cleave to earth!
And live so far from God?
2. See how my longing soul aspires,
To breathe my native air;
Access to heaven my heart desires,
Because my God is there.
3. I cannot live on sensual toys,
Since thou hast giv'n me grace;
I thirst for those celestial joys,
Which shine in Jesus' face.
4. O, draw me nearer - nearer still!
In fellowship with thee,
Until I stand on Zion's hill,
And all thy glory see.
"Aspiration"
1. Lord, I am thine, by second birth,
Redeem'd with precious blood;
Why should my spirit cleave to earth!
And live so far from God?
2. See how my longing soul aspires,
To breathe my native air;
Access to heaven my heart desires,
Because my God is there.
3. I cannot live on sensual toys,
Since thou hast giv'n me grace;
I thirst for those celestial joys,
Which shine in Jesus' face.
4. O, draw me nearer - nearer still!
In fellowship with thee,
Until I stand on Zion's hill,
And all thy glory see.