Eng:171  Chin:141  Kor:141  Span:81  Tag:171  Fra:-  Por:86 

Lyrics:Witness Lee
Music:Unknown
Meter:8.6.8.6. with chorus

This hymn has a unique tune

 

*henna: an Old World plant, prized for its fragrant yellow and white flowers. (Song of Songs 1:14)

 

 1  Lord Jesus Christ, our heart feels sweet

       Whene'er we think on Thee,

    And long that to Thy presence dear

       We soon might raptured be!

 

Lord, like the pretty henna*-flower,

   In vineyards blossoming Thou art;

Incomp'rable Thy beauty is,

   Admires and loves our heart!

 

 2  There is no music adequate

       Thy grace in full to praise,

    Nor there a heart which could enjoy

       Thy love in every phase.

 

Lord, like the pretty henna*-flower,

   In vineyards blossoming Thou art;

Incomp'rable Thy beauty is,

   Admires and loves our heart!

 

 3  Yet, what delights our heart the most

       Is not Thy love, Thy grace;

    But it is Thine own loving Self

       That satisfies always.

 

Lord, like the pretty henna*-flower,

   In vineyards blossoming Thou art;

Incomp'rable Thy beauty is,

   Admires and loves our heart!

 

 4  Oh, Thou art fairer than the fair,

       And sweeter than the sweet;

    Beside Thee, none in heaven or earth

       Our heart's desire could meet.

 

Lord, like the pretty henna*-flower,

   In vineyards blossoming Thou art;

Incomp'rable Thy beauty is,

   Admires and loves our heart!