My God, the spring of all my joys

General information

This is an hymn by Isaac Watts. his Hymn 54 of Book 2, published 1709.

Settings by composers

• James P. Carrell — Elevation
• Oliver Holden — Opening Heavens
• Thomas Jarman — My God, the spring of all my joys
• Reubin Monday — Tranquility  

Text and translations

English text My God, the spring of all my joys, The life of my delights, The glory of my brightest days, And comfort of my nights. In darkest shades if he appear My dawning is begun; He is my soul's sweet morning star, And he my rising sun. The opening heavens around me shine With beams of sacred bliss, While Jesus shows His heart is mine, And whispers, I am His. My soul would leave this heavy clay At that transporting word, Run up with joy the shining way T' embrace my dearest Lord. Fearless of hell and ghastly death, I'd break through every foe; The wings of love and arms of faith Should bear me conqueror through. God's presence is light in darkness by Isaac Watts External links add links here