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236. Lord Jesus, by Thy passion

1 Lord Jesus, by Thy Passion,
To Thee I make my prayer;
Thou who in mercy smitest,
Have mercy, Lord, and spare:
Oh, wash me in the fountain
That floweth from Thy side;
Oh, clothe me in the raiment
Thy blood hath purified.

2 Oh, hold Thou up my goings,
And lead from strength to strength,
That unto Thee in Zion
I may appear at length.
Oh, make my spirit worthy
To join that ransomed throng;
Oh, teach my lips to utter
That everlasting song.

3 Oh, give that last, best blessing
That even saints can know,
To follow in Thy footsteps
Wherever Thou dost go.
Not wisdom, might, or glory,
I ask to win above;
I ask for Thee, Thee only,
O Thou eternal Love!

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: Lord Jesus, by Thy passion
Author: Richard F. Littledale (1864)
Meter: 7s, 6s D.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1899
Topic: Christ: Fountain; Christ: Leader; Christ: Passion of (2 more...)
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: CRUX CHRISTI
Composer: Arthur H. Mann
Meter: 7s, 6s D.
Notes: Public Domain.



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