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...THE HAWK by WILLIAM BUTLER YEATS TO A MOSQUITO by WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT THE NEW COLOSSUS by EMMA LAZARUS TO MY CHILDREN: 3 by DOLLIE CAROLINE MAITLAND RADFORD TO ONE SHORTLY TO DIE by WALT WHITMAN THE DREAM THAT CRACKED A WHIP by FRANCES AIRTH SONNETS OF MANHOOD: 26. BEYOND by GEORGE BARLOW (1847-1913) |