The Abingdon Song Book ‎#274

274. O Christ, My Lord, Whose Perfect Life

1 O Christ, my Lord, whose perfect life
Alone can make my life complete,
With tears I bring that life to Thee,
And lay it at Thy feet.

2 The gifts of earth it has not lacked;
It knows the world’s felicity;
Yet, Thee unknown, this golden wealth
Is direful poverty.

3 No human life was ever blessed
With human love more rich and rare;
But never finds my heart its peace,
Unless Thyself art there.

4 The grace of gentlest ministries,
The precious boon of love’s caress,
Without Thy tender words and touch,
Leave only restlessness.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O Christ, my Lord, whose perfect life
• Title: O Christ, My Lord, Whose Perfect Life
• Author: Frank Mason North, 1850-1935
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1938

Tune Information

• Name: FLEMING
• Composer: Friedrich F. Flemming, 1778-1813
• Meter: 8.8.8.6.