A Selection of Hymns, Used in the Parish Church, and the Church of the Holy Trinity, Ulverston/Hymn 68

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HYMN 68.

Love Divine all love excelling,
Joy of Heav'n, to earth come down;
Fix in us Thy humble dwelling,
All Thy faithful mercies crown.
Jesus, Thou art all compassion;
Pure, unbounded love Thou art;
Visit us with Thy salvation,
Enter ev'ry waiting heart.

Come, Almighty, to deliver!
Let us all Thy grace receive;
Suddenly return and never,
Never more Thy temple leave.
Thee would we be ever blessing;
Serve Thee as Thy hosts above;
Pray, and praise Thee without ceasing,
Glory in Thy perfect love.

Finish then Thy new creation!
Pure and spotless may we be;
Let us see Thy great salvation,
Perfectly restor'd in Thee;
Changed from glory into glory,
Till in Heav'n we take our place;
Till we cast our crowns before Thee,
Lost in wonder, love and praise.