Tune: St Bees
(\'Hark my soul, it is the Lord\')
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Late have I loved you, my Lord
You are e\'er the living Word
Beauty old, and ever new
Ancient of Days, always true
Late I loved you, my lament
Believed in your Son you sent
You have called me, called me out
Shattered my deafness no doubt
You blazed forth with light and love
Drew me into your encove (covenant)
My blindness you put to flight
Opened my eyes, gave me sight
You sent forth your fragrance sweet
I adore, fall at your feet
I have drawn my breath, my part
Pant after you as the hart
I have tasted you, and I
Hunger, thirst after you nigh
You have touched me, and I burn
For your peace, and of you learn