Ancient and Modern ‎#127

127. Lord Jesus, think on me

1 Lord Jesus, think on me,
and purge away my sin;
from earthborn passions set me free,
and make me pure within.

2 Lord Jesus, think on me
with many a care opprest;
let me thy loving servant be,
and taste thy promised rest.

3 Lord Jesus, think on me,
nor let me go astray;
through darkness and perplexity
point thou the heavenly way.

4 Lord Jesus, think on me,
that, when the flood is past,
I may the eternal brightness see,
and share thy joy at last.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord Jesus, think on me
• Greek Title: Μνώεο Χριστέ
• Author: Synesius of Cyrene (c. 365-414)
• Translator: Allen William Chatfield (1808-1896)
• Meter: SM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Psalm 40:11-17
  ;
  Matthew 11:28-30
  ;
  1 John 1:7-9
• Topic: Future hope; Guidance; Lent; Penitence; Proper 7: Year C; Purity Of Heart; Rest; Sin; The Fourth Sunday of Lent: Year A
• Notes: May also be sung to ST PAUL'S (398).

Tune Information

• Name: SOUTHWELL
• Adapter: William Daman (1540-1591)
• Meter: SM
• Key: e minor
• Source: Adapted from Psalm 45 in The Psalmes in English Metre, 1579