Hymn 361 - "Nought is detaining us,"
Nought is detaining us,
Lord, in earth's sphere;
Thy love constraining us,
We have drawn near.
Thou hast this love expressed,
Now in Thy beauty dressed
We can be found at rest
Joyfully here.
Lord, Thy desire we know
As Spirit-taught;
That love which Thou dost show
Is not for nought!
Our heart Thyself enthrones;
Hark to the heav'nly tones!
We, of Thy flesh and bones—
O what a thought!
Lord, in this vessel chaste
Incense is found;
All that delights Thy taste
Doth here abound.
Thou, Lord, our Husband art!
Now to Thy loving heart
From Thy blest counterpart
Praises resound.