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;
Dear Lord, behold us at thy feet,
Let this the gate of heaven be.

3Chief of ten thousand, now appear,
That we thy lovely face may see;
O speak, that we thy voice may hear,
And let thy presence fill this place.