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Text:Jesus, Lover of My Soul
Author:Charles Wesley, 1707–1788
Tune:[Jesus, lover of my soul]
Composer:Joseph P. Holbrook, 1822–1888

102. Jesus, Lover of My Soul

1. Jesus, lover of my soul,
Let me to thy bosom fly,
While the nearer waters roll,
While the tempest still is high.
Hide me, O my Savior, hide,
Till the storm of life is past.
Safe into the haven guide;
Oh, receive my soul at last.

2. Other refuge have I none;
Hangs my helpless soul on thee.
Leave, oh, leave me not alone;
Still support and comfort me.
All my trust on thee is stayed;
All my help from thee I bring.
Cover my defenseless head
With the shadow of thy wing.

Text Information
First Line: Jesus, lover of my soul
Title: Jesus, Lover of My Soul
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707–1788
Language: English
Publication Date: 1985
Scripture: ;
Topic: Comfort; Faith; Funeral (6 more...)
Tune Information
Name: [Jesus, lover of my soul]
Composer: Joseph P. Holbrook, 1822–1888
Incipit: 33314 33112 34654
Key: C Major



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