How sweet to leave the world awhile

1How sweet to leave the world awhile, And seek the presence of our Lord; Dear Saviour, on thy people smile, And come according to thy word.

2From busy scenes we now retreat, That we may here converse with thee; Oh! make this season sweet and meet, Let thy presence fill this place.

3Our voices to the winds we'll raise, That we by faith may see thy face; Oh! speak, that we thy voice may hear, And let thy presence fill this place.