In intimate communion,
Dear Father! I am thine;
O! bless thee for the favor,
For love so much divine;
And though afflictions won me,
How could my heart repine?
If thou wilt love me ever,
All else I can resign.
O! keep me near the fountain
Of overflowing love,
To drink the living water,
Till all my soul shall move;
Till I shall prize thy favor
All other things above,
And thou shalt dwell within me,
O! holy, heavenly Dove!
I cannot live without thee,
All lonely as I am;
Thou art a sweet companion,
O! lovely, gentle Lamb!
Dear Father, Son, and Spirit!
Each name can sweetly calm,
And pour into my bosom
A rich and healing balm!