
Author: Nicolaus von Zinzendorf; Johann Nitschmann; John Wesley Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 247 hymnals Topics: Forgiveness of Sins Repentance and Cleansing Lyrics: 1 I thirst, Thou wounded Lamb of God,
to wash me in Thy cleansing blood;
to dwell within Thy wounds; then pain
is sweet, and life or death is gain.
2 Take my poor heart, and let it be
forever closed to all but Thee;
seal Thou my breast, and let me wear
that pledge of love forever there.
3 How blest are they who still abide,
close sheltered in Thy bleeding side!
who life and strength from thence derive,
and by Thee move, and in Thee live!
4 What are our works but sin and death,
till Thou Thy quick'ning Spirit breathe?
Thou givest the pow'r Thy grace to move:
O wondrous grace! O boundless love!
5 Hence our hearts melt, our eyes o’erflow,
our words are lost, nor will we know,
Nor will we think of aught beside,
my Lord, my Love, is crucified. Scripture: Psalm 42:1-6 Used With Tune: ROCKINGHAM OLD
I Thirst, Thou Wounded Lamb of God