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LXV. Jesu, my Saviour, Brother, Friend

1 Jesu, my Saviour, Brother, Friend,
On whom I cast my ev'ry care,
On whom for all things I depend,
Inspire, and then accept my pray'r.

2 If I have tasted of thy grace,
The grace that sure salvation brings;
If with me now thy Spirit stays,
And hov'ring hides me in his wings;

3 Still let him with my weakness stay,
Nor for a moment’s space depart;
Evil and danger turn away,
And keep, till he renews my heart.

4 When to the right or left I stray,
His voice behind me may I hear,
"Return, and walk in Christ thy way,
"Fly back to Christ, for sin is near."

5 His sacred unction from above
Be still my comforter and guide;
Till all the stony he remove,
And in my loving heart reside.

6 Jesus, I fain would walk in thee,
From nature’s ev'ry path retreat;
Thou art my way, my leader be,
And set upon the rock my feet.

7 Uphold me, Saviour, or I fall;
O reach me out thy gracious hand!
Only on thee for help I call;
Only by faith in thee I stand.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesu, my Saviour, Brother, Friend
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1790
• Topic: Petition

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