I Love To Steal Awhile away

I love to steal awhile away

From every cumbering care ,

And spend the hours of setting day

In humble , grateful prayer .

I love in solitude to shed

The penitential tear ,

And all his promises to plead ,

Where none but God can hear .

I love to think on mercies past ,

And all my cares and sorrows cast

On him whom I adore .

I love by faith to take a view

Of brighter scenes in heaven ;

The prospect doth my strength renew ,

While here by tempest driven

Thus ,when life’s toilsome day is o’ver ,

May its departing ray

Be calm as this impressive hour ,

And lead to endless day .

Jan Bagwell
God  Bless