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Text:When, O dear Jesus, when shall I

a307. When, O dear Jesus, when shall I

1 When, O dear Jesus, when shall I
Behold Thee all serene?
Blest in perpetual holy day,
Without a veil between!

2 Assist me, while I wander here,
Amidst a world of cares;
Incline my heart to pray in love,
And then accept my prayers.

3 Release my soul from every chain,
No more hell's captive led;
And pardon Thy repenting child,
For whom the Savior bled.

4 Spare me, O God, O spare the soul,
That gives it self to Thee:
Take all that I possess below,
And give Thyself to me.

5 Thy Spirit, O my Father, give,
To be my guide and friend,
To light my way to ceaseless joys,
To rest without an end.

Text Information
First Line: When, O dear Jesus, when shall I
Meter: C. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1895
Topic: The Catechism; Daily Devotion: Sunday Evening
Notes: Author from Index: Cennicke
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