The Little Minstrel ‎#78

78. Lackland

1 O Jesus, delight of my soul,
My Shepherd, my Savior divine!
I yield to thy blessed control:
My body and spirit are thine.

2 Thy love I can never deserve,
That bids me happy in thee;
My God and my King I will serve,
Whose favor is heaven to me.

3 How can I thy goodness replay,
By nature so weak and defiled?
Myself I have given away;
O, call me thine own little child.

4 And art thou my Father above?
Will Jesus abide in my heart?
O, bind me so fast in thy love,
That from thee I never shall part.

Text Information

• First Line: O Jesus, delight of my soul
• Title: Lackland
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1867
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: LACKLAND
• Meter: 8s
• Key: A Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Composer: E. T.