The Book of Worship ‎#238

238. Jesus! my strength, my hope

1 Jesus! my strength, my hope,
On Thee I cast my care;
With hum confidence look up,
And know Thou hear'st my prayer:
Give me on Thee to wait
Till I can all things do;
On Thee—Almighty to create,
Almighty to renew.

2 Give me a sober mind,
A self-renouncing will,
That tramples down and casts behind
The baits of pleasing ill:
A soul inured to pain,
To hardship, grief, and loss;
Prompt to take up and to sustain,
The consecrated cross.

3 Give me a godly fear—
A quick discerning eye,
That looks to Thee when sin is near,
And sees the tempter fly:
A spirit still prepared,
And armed with jealous care,
Forever standing on its guard,
And watching unto prayer.

4 Give me a heart to pray,
To pray and never cease—
Never to murmur at Thy stay,
Or wish my sufferings less:
This blessing, above all,
Always to pray, I want;
Out of the deep on Thee to call,
And never, never faint.

5 Give me a true regard--
A single, steady aim,
Unmoved by threatening or reward,
To Thee and Thy great Name:
A jealous, just concern
For Thine immortal praise;
A pure desire that all may learn
And glorify Thy grace.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus! my strength, my hope
• Meter: S. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1867
• Topic: Trust in God

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