Evangelical Lutheran hymnal ‎#307

307. When, O dear Jesus, when shall I

1 When, O dear Jesus, when shall I
Behold Thee all serene;
Blest in perpetual holy day,
Without a veil between!

2 Assist me, while I wander here,
Amidst a world of cares;
Incline my heart to pray in love,
And then accept my prayers.

3 Release my soul from every chain,
No more hell's captive led;
And pardon Thy repenting child,
For whom the Savior bled.

4 Spare me, O God, O spare the soul,
That gives it self to Thee:
Take all that I possess below,
And give Thyself to me.

5 Thy Spirit, O my Father, give,
To be my Guide and Friend,
To light my way to ceaseless joys,
To rest without an end.

Text Information

• First Line: When, O dear Jesus, when shall I
• Author: John Cennick (1743)
• Meter: C. M. No. 2
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: The Catechism: Sunday Evening

Tune Information

• Name: EVAN
• Arranger: William Henry Havergal (1847)
• Meter: C. M. No. 2
• Key: A♭ Major
• Source: Welsh Melody