The Lutheran Hymnary 479. Lord Jesus, by Thy passion

The Lutheran Hymnary‎#479

1 Lord Jesus, by Thy passion,
To Thee I make my prayer;
Thou who in mercy smitest,
Have mercy, Lord, and spare.

2 O wash me in the fountain
That floweth from Thy side!
O clothe me in the raiment
Thy blood hath purified!

3 O hold Thou up my goings,
And lead from strength to strength,
That unto Thee in Zion
I may appear at length!

4 O hearken to my knocking,
And open wide the door,
That I may enter freely
And never leave Thee more!

5 O bring me, loving Jesus,
To that most blessed place,
Where angels and archangels
Look ever on Thy face;

6 Where gladsome Hallelujahs
Unceasingly resound;
Where martyrs, now triumphant,
Walk robed in white and crowned!

7 O make my spirit worthy
To join that ransomed throng!
O teach my lips to utter
That everlasting song!

8 O give that last, best blessing,
That even saints can know,
To follow in Thy footsteps
Wherever Thou dost go!

9 Not wisdom, might, or glory,
I ask to win above;
I ask for Thee, Thee only,
O Thou eternal Love!

Text Information
First Line:	Lord Jesus, by Thy passion
Author:	Richard E. Littledale (1864)
Meter:	7, 6, 7, 6.
Publication Date:	1913
Topic:	The Church Year: Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity; Regeneration