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The Hidden Life
Olney Hymns, William Cowper, from Cowper's Poems, Sheldon & Company, New York
The Hidden Life
Olney Hymns, William Cowper, from Cowper's Poems, Sheldon & Company, New York
To tell the Saviour all my wants, My labouring spirit vainly seeks Nor were it wise, nor should I choose, But this with boldness I proclaim And can you frown, my former friends, Trust me, I draw the likeness true,How pleasing is the task!
Nor less to praise Him when He grants
Beyond what I can ask.
To tell but half the joy,
With how much tenderness He speaks,
And helps me to reply.
Such secrets to declare;
Like precious wines their taste they lose,
Exposed to open air.
Nor care if thousands hear,
Sweet is the ointment of His name,
Not life is half so dear.
Who knew what once I was,
And blame the song that thus commends
The Man who bore the cross?
And not as fancy paints;
Such honour may He give to you,
