African American Heritage Hymnal ‎#453

453. Jesus, Lover of My Soul

1 Jesus, Lover of my soul,
Let me to Thy bosom fly,
While the nearer waters roll,
While the tempest still is high;
Hide me, O my Savior, hide,
Till the storm of life is past;
Safe into the haven guide,
O receive my soul at last!

2 Other refuge have I none;
Hangs my helpless soul on Thee;
Leave, ah, leave me not alone,
Still support and comfort me.
All my trust on Thee is stayed,
All my help from Thee I bring;
Cover my defenseless head
With the shadow of Thy wing.

3 Thou, O Christ, art all I want;
More than all in Thee I find;
Raise the fallen, cheer the faint,
Heal the sick, and lead the blind.
Just and holy is Thy name;
I am all unrighteousness.
False and full of sin I am;
Thou art full of truth and grace.

4 Plenteous grace with Thee is found,
Grace to cover all my sin;
Let the healing streams abound;
Make and keep me pure within.
Thou of life the fountain art;
Freely let me take of Thee;
Spring thou up within my heart,
Rise to all eternity.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, lover of my soul
• Title: Jesus, Lover of My Soul
• Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788
• Meter: 7 7 7 7 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2001
• Scripture:
  Psalm 61:3
• Topic: Devotional; Jesus Christ: His Name

Tune Information

• Name: MARTYN
• Composer: Simeon B. Marsh, 1798-1875
• Arranger: Nolan Williams, Jr. b. 1969
• Meter: 7 7 7 7 D
• Key: F Major
• Source: Arrangement based on original concept by Dr. Pearl Williams-Jones
• Copyright: Arr. © 2000, GIA Publications, Inc.