Hymns of Consecration and Faith ‎#468

468. The Cry of the Weary Heart

1 I would be Thine; my weary, sinful heart
Yearns, Lord, for Thee;
It needs the peace Thou canst alone impart;
Lord, pity me!

2 I need Thy love: I am so cheerless, cold,
Away from Thee;
Thou art a Refuge, let Thine arms enfold
And shelter me!

3 I need Thy joy; all, all is gloom within,
Like blackest night;
Illume the darkness of this night of sin,
Be Thou my Light.

4 I need Thy blood to wash away my guilt,
To that I flee;
On Calvary it was for sinners spilt,
And cleanses me.

5 I need Thyself, Lord, I would come to Thee,
Close to Thy side;
I would within the arms that circle me
Rest satisfied.

Text Information

• First Line: I would be Thine; my weary, sinful heart
• Title: The Cry of the Weary Heart
• Author: S. Trevor Francis
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1902

Tune Information

• Name: [I would be Thine; my weary, sinful heart]
• Composer: John E. Gaul
• Meter: 10.4.10.4.