| Had I the pinions of a dove,How would I fly away,
 To realms of light and joy and love,
 In portals of the day!
 Refrain O give me the wings of a dove,To fly and be at rest,
 To seek the bliss of Heav’n above
 Which those who find are blest.
 Tho’ thru this weary world I tread,At morn, to God my Friend,
 At noon, and e’er I seek my bed,
 My prayer shall still ascend.
 Refrain O cast thy burden on the Lord,Whose goodness doth sustain;
 The tender mercies of thy God
 Shall ease thy load of pain.
 Refrain So thou unmoved shalt pass along,Thru life’s short fleeting day,
 And carry in thy heart a song,
 Until the sunset ray.
 Refrain |