1. Blest was the hour that heav'nly fire Lit up my darkened soul; A heavy load, by Jesus' pow'r, Did from my bosom roll. * Refrain: While at the mercy-seat I knelt, My Lord I did behold; No tongue can tell the joy I felt? 'Tis better felt than told. 2. O blessed gift! From off the throne There came a living spark; A holy light within me shone, Where all before was dark. 3. O holy light! still shine on me Sweet rays of heav'nly love; Naught else but thee, oh, let me see, Till crowned in heav'n above. 4. Oh, let me feel, from day to day His presence still so near; A holy light to mark the way, While I shall sojourn here.