Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book ‎#56

56. O dearest Jesus, Thee I pray

1 O DEAREST Jesus, Thee I pray:
Within my heart now make thy stay,
That I, like Simeon of old,
By faith may gladly Thee infold.

2 Thou art my Life and Happiness,
Whom God hath sent, my soul to bless:
O cleanse and purify my heart,
That from Thy paths I ne'er depart.

3 Lord, with Thy light show me the way,
That never I may go astray;
Ward off all sorrow and despair,
And let me be Thine own fore'er.

4 Lift up Thy face upon me, Lord,
In life and death Thy help afford;
Then I'll depart most cheerfully
This life, whene'er it pleaseth Thee.

Text Information

• First Line: O dearest Jesus, Thee I pray
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1893
• Topic: Presentation
• Notes: A. Crull, Tr.; German: Dich bitt'ich, trautes Jesulein - B. Helder, 1614

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