Gloria Deo ‎#373

373. Thou, O My Jesus

1 Thou, O my Jesus, Thou didst me
Upon the cross embrace;
For me didst bear the nails, and spear,
And manifold disgrace;

2 And griefs and torments numberless,
And sweat of agony;
E’en death itself; and all for one
Who was Thine enemy.

3 Then why, O blessed Jesus Christ,
Should I not love Thee well?
Not for the hope of winning heav’n,
Or of escaping hell.

4 Not with the hope of gaining aught,
Not seeking a reward;
But as Thyself hast loved me,
O ever-loving Lord.

5 Not so I love Thee, and will love,
And in Thy praise will sing;
Solely because Thou art my God,
And my eternal King.

Text Information

• First Line: Thou, O my Jesus, Thou didst me
• Title: Thou, O My Jesus
• Translator: E. Caswall
• Author: F. Xavier
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1901
• Topic: Love to Christ

Tune Information

• Name: HORSLEY
• Composer: W. Horsley