Dear Lord, my heart's delight, come back soon, I plead,

Dear Lord, my heart's delight, come back soon, I plead, With me e'er abide, let me lean upon Thy breast, Look unto Thy countenance, face to face see Thee! Pour forth my heart with all the memories my best. Dear Lord, I love Thee! Dear Lord, I cherish, desire Thee As hind longed for stream, And drought longed for show'r from Thee, Mine eyes be plucked, and heart be pierced— When? This love-sick be comforted, hear Thou my plea.

Beloved, my heart's delight! My treasure art Thou, Round 'bout Thee entwined, loving Thee, beloved Lord; To be with Thee every hour, and Thy shadow be, Though in my dreams, I can't forget Thy loving form. Such love and moment, dear Lord, How could it be portrayed? Melted my heart by Thee, for Thee I give all, Lord. For in the universe who can Thy love and mercy compare? O come, my Lord!

Great Lord! My heart belongs, my Shepherd art Thou, My soul Thou hast filled, on the cross Thy life has laid. And purchased me with Thy blood, now I give myself, All that I have to Thee as off'ring I have made. Oh Lord, do come back, my love and my all to enjoy; Far above earthly ties, my love flows as ointment; Heav'n, earth abide, our love persists; No sea nor rock this thought outlives, my plea, Amen!

Sweet Lord! To Thee I'm bound, grant me wings, I pray, That to Thee I'll fly; oft I on the sky would gaze, To see Thy sweet coming, Lord, raptured before Thee; Yet Thy dear dorm cannot be found, save empty haze. Heavens! Why hold Him? My heart is bleeding and pleading! Lord, how could Thou have rest, not caring my languish? My love, how could Thou fore'er delay? No matter what, quickly return! Grant Thou my wish!