EARLY, my God, without delay,

Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892)

6 Verses Seeking God's Presence Pilgrim Journey

Verse 1

EARLY, my God, without delay, I haste to seek Thy face; My thirsty spirit faints away

Verse 2

So pilgrims on the scorching sand, Beneath a burning sky, Long for a cooling stream at hand, And they must drink or die.

Verse 3

I've seen Thy glory and Thy power Through all Thy temple shine; My God, repeat that heavenly hour, That vision so divine.

Verse 4

Not all the blessings of a feast Can please my soul so well, As when Thy richer grace I taste, And in Thy presence dwell.

Verse 5

Not life itself, with all her joys, Can my best passions move; Or raise so high my cheerful voice, As Thy forgiving love.

Verse 6

Thus, till my last expiring day, I'll bless my God and King; Thus will I lift my hands to pray, And tune my lips to sing.