The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#244

244. 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,
O receive my soul at last!

2 Other refuge have I none;
Hangs my helpless soul on Thee;
Leave, ah, 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.

3 Thou, O Christ! art all I want;
More than all in Thee I find;
Raise the fallen, cheer the faint,
Heal the sick, and lead the blind!
Just and holy is Thy name;,
I am all unrighteousness:
False and full of sin I am,
Thou art full of truth and grace.

4 Plenteous grace with Thee is found,
Grace to cover all my sin;
Let the healing streams abound,
Make and keep me pure within;
Thou of life the fountain art,
Freely let me take of Thee;
Spring Thou up within my heart!
Rise to all eternity!

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, lover of my soul
• Author: C. Wesley (1760)
• Meter: 7. 8L.
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: The Church Year: Fourth Sunday after Epiphany; The Church Year: Fifth Sunday after Epiphany; Faith
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Jesus lover of my soul]
• Composer: Simeon B Marsh (1834)
• Meter: 7. 8L.
• Key: F Major
• Notes: Public Domain.