Here from the World We Turn

Here from the world we turn, Jesus to seek;
Here may His loving voice tenderly speak!
Jesus, our dearest Friend, while at Thy feet we bend,
O let Thy smile descend! ’Tis Thee we seek.

Come, holy Comforter, Presence divine,
Now in our longing hearts graciously shine;
O for Thy mighty power! O for a blessèd shower,
Filling this hallowed hour with joy divine!

Savior, Thy work revive; here may we see
Those who are dead in sin quickened by Thee;
Come to our hearts tonight, make every burden light;
Cheer Thou our waiting sight; we long for Thee.

Author: Fanny Crosby

Year: 1875

This hymn is a well-known work by Fanny Crosby (full name Frances Jane Crosby, later Van Alstyne). It was written around 1875 and first appeared in collections such as 'Gospel Hymns No. 5' and 'The Finest of the Wheat'. No credible alternate attributions exist.