The Church Hymnal ‎#353

353. My God, permit me not to be

1 My God, permit me not to be
A stranger to myself and Thee:
Amidst a thousand tho'ts I rove,
Forgetful of my highest love.

2 Why should my passions mix with earth,
And thus debase my heavenly birth?
Why should I cleave to things below,
And all my purest joys forego?

3 Call me away from flesh and sense;
Thy grace, O Lord, can draw me thence:
I would obey the voice divine,
And all inferior joys resign.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: My God, permit me not to be
• Author: I. Watts (1707)
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1894
• Topic: General; Lent; Parochial Missions

Tune Information

• Name: HAMBURG
• Arranger: L. Mason
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: F Major