I love to steal awhile away

I love to steal awhile awayFrom every cumbering care,And spend the hours of setting dayIn humble, grateful prayer.

I love in solitude to shedThe penitential tear;And all his promises to plead,Where none but God can hear.

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

I love by faith to take a viewOf brighter scenes to come;The prospect doth my strength renewWhile here away from home.