479: Jesus, Lover of My Soul


1. Jesus, lover of my soul,
let me to thy bosom fly,
while the nearer waters roll,
while the tempest still is high.
Hide me, O my Savior, hide,
till the storm of life is past;
safe into the haven guide;
O receive my soul at last.

2. Other refuge have I none,
hangs my helpless soul on thee;
leave, ah! leave me not alone,
still support and comfort me.
All my trust on thee is stayed,
all my help from thee I bring;
cover my defenseless head
with the shadow of thy wing.

3. Thou, O Christ, art all I want,
more than all in thee I find;
raise the fallen, cheer the faint,
heal the sick, and lead the blind.
Just and holy is thy name,
I am all unrighteousness;
false and full of sin I am;
thou art full of truth and grace.

4. Plenteous grace with thee is found,
grace to cover all my sin;
let the healing streams abound,
make and keep me pure within.
Thou of life the fountain art,
freely let me take of thee;
spring thou up within my heart;
rise to all eternity.

Text information — copy
First Line:Jesus, lover of my soul
Title:Jesus, Lover of My Soul
Author:Charles Wesley (1740)
Meter:77.77 D
Scripture:Philippians 3:16; Matthew 20:16; Luke 8:25; Wisdom of Solomon 11:26; Galatians 2
Topic:Grace; Hope; Jesus Christ | Presence; Comfort; Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace | Prayer, Trust, Hope; Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace | Strength in Triublation; Confession; Service Music | Confession and Pardon Prayer
Language:English
Tune information — copy
Tune name:ABERYSTWYTH
Composer:Joseph Parry (1879)
Meter:77.77 D
Key:e minor

Media
MIDI file: UMH479.MID