Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book ‎#83

83. Thy soul, O Jesus, hallow me

1 THY soul, O Jesus, hallow me,
Thy Spirit steep me all in Thee,
Thy body, pierced by ruthless steel,
My wretched soul and body heal.

2 The water from Thy side that poured
For me a cleansing bath afford,
And all Thy blood, with life divine,
Revive this weakened heart of mine.

3 The sweat of death upon Thy face
Deliver me from death's embrace,
And all Thy passion, cross, and pain,
With strength my feebleness sustain.

4 O Christ, turn not away from me,
Accept and hide me quite in Thee,
Within Thy holy wounds inclose,
And keep me safe from all my foes.

5 In death's dark hour in me abide,
And place me, Saviour, at Thy side,
Where with Thy saints I shall adore,
And praise Thee, Lord, forevermore.

Text Information

• First Line: Thy soul, O Jesus, hallow me
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1893
• Topic: Passion
• Notes: M. Loy, Tr. a.; German: Sie Seele Christi heil'ge mich - J. Scheffler, 1677

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