Precious Moments

O the precious, precious moments
That we spend before the throne,
And to Jesus, our Redeemer,
Make our wants and wishes known.

Refrain

O the peace that like a river
From the mount of blessing flows;
How it calms the weary spirit
To a gentle, soft repose!

O the precious, precious moments,
When a loving voice we hear,
In a whisper, low and tender,
Breathing words of happy cheer.

Refrain

O the precious, precious moments,
When the eye of faith shall see
Visions of eternal glory,
Endless raptures yet to be.

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There’s a balm for every trial,
And a rest from every care,
There’s a joy for every sorrow,
At the golden gate of prayer.

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Author: Fanny Crosby

Year: 1885

Fanny Crosby (Frances Jane van Alstyne) wrote hundreds of hymns with this style and frequent use of 'precious' and 'moments'. The text matches known publications from the 1880s under her name or pseudonyms; no strong alternate attributions found.