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von Attalus

O Lord

I live here as a fish in a vessel of water
Only enough to keep me alive
But in heaven I shall swim in the ocean

Here I have a little air in me to keep me breathing
But there I shall have sweet and fresh gales
Here I have a beam of sun to lighten my darkness
A warm ray to keep me from freezing
Yonder I shall live in light and warmth forever

My natural desires are corrupt and misguided
And it is Thy mercy to destroy them
My spiritual longings are of Thy planting
And Thou wilt water and increase them

Quicken my hunger and thirst after the realm above
Here I can have the world
But there I shall have Thee in Christ


Here is a life of longing and prayer
There is assurance without suspicion
Asking without refusal

Here are gross comforts
More burden than benefit
There is joy without sorrow
Comfort without suffering
Love without inconstancy
And rest without weariness

Give me to know that heaven is all love
Where the eye affects the heart
And the continual viewing of Thy beauty
Keeps the soul in continual transports of delight

Give me to know that heaven is all peace
Where error, pride, rebellion, passion
Raise no head

Give me to know that heaven is all joy
The end of believing, fasting, praying
Mourning, humbling, watching

And lead me to it soon