A Taste of Heaven

Oh, when I’ve had a single taste
Of joy deep in my soul,
Of peace this world can never give
And hope that makes me whole,

When for a moment I have seen
The beauty of the Lord,
Or tasted that the Lord is good
And glimpsed His great reward,

When I have known the Spirit’s strength,
The Father’s comfort sweet,
The calm assurance Christ can give
When faith and patience meet,

When I have felt the deep content
That satisfies within,
The freedom that salvation gives
From once-appealing sin,

When I have sensed God’s presence near
Through troubles and in pain,
And found the grace that’s new each day
Which nothing can explain,

When I have these my life is changed –
There’s nothing better here
Than learning more and more of Christ
And knowing He is near.

Christina Joy Hommes