1. I love to steal awhile away From
2. I love in solitude to shed The
every cumbering care. And spend the hours of
penitential tear, And all his promi-
setting day, In humble, grateful prayer.
ses to plead, Where none but God can hear.

3. I love to think on mercies past,
And future good implore,
And all my cares and sorrows cast
On him whom I adore.

4. I love by faith to take a view
Of brighter scenes in heaven;
The prospect doth my strength renew
While here by tempests driven.

5. Thus, when life's toilsome day is o'er,
May its departing ray
Be calm as this impressive hour,
And lead to endless day.