On entering church when the sunshine streamed through the large window, so that its outline was completely lost in the overpowering brilliance. OH, Thou, the Sun of Righteousness, Whose bright rays every cloud dispel, E'en yon fair brilliance is far less Than that wherein Thou aye dost dwell. Oh, Thou, my precious Saviour, shine In all Thy radiance on my soul; Oh, let me know what love is Thine, Oh, let me reach this long-sought goal. To me, to me Thy glory show, Shall ever be my earnest prayer; Grant me to leave the things below, And in that perfect bliss to share, Which to Thy faithful ones is given. Oh, let Thy glory on me beam, And let me taste the joys of heaven, Before the close of life's strange dream. Soon, Lord, reveal Thyself to me; How long must I thus sadly wait? My spirit yearns Thyself to see, Oh, hear me in Thy mercy great! | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...SONNETS FROM THE PORTUGUESE: 6 by ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING THE WEST COUNTRY by ALICE CARY ON LORD HOLLAND'S SEAT NEAR MARGATE, KENT by THOMAS GRAY GOOD NIGHT AND GOOD MORNING by RICHARD MONCKTON MILNES PASSING AWAY by CHRISTINA GEORGINA ROSSETTI |