Hymns, Selected and Original ‎#289

289. Jesus, my strength, my hope

1 Jesus, my strength, my hope,
On thee I cast my care,
With humble 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 I want a sober mind,
A self-renouncing will,
That tramples down, and casts behind
The baits of pleasing ill.
A soul inur'd to pain,
To hardship, grief, and loss;
Bold to take up, firm to sustain,
The consecrated cross.

3 I want a godly fear,
A quick-discerning eye,
That looks to thee when sin is near,
And bids the tempter fly;
A spirit still prepar'd,
And arm'd with jealous care,
For ever standing on its guard,
And watching unto prayer.

4 I want a heart to pray,
To pray and never cease,
Never to murmur at thy stay
Or wish my suff'rings less.
This blessing, above all,
Always to pray I want,
Out of the deep on thee to call,
And never, never faint.

5 I want a true regard,
A single, steady aim,
Unmov'd by threat'ning 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.
• Publication Date: 1828
• Topic: Supplication for the divine mercy

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