The New Sabbath School Hosanna ‎#43b

43b. O Jesus, delight of my soul

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

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

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

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

Text Information

• First Line: O Jesus, delight of my soul
• Publication Date: 1870
• Notes: Tune for 238 and 319 in "American Sunday School Hymn Book" (ASS1860a)

Tune Information

• Name: HOWLAND
• Composer (melody): R. B. Lockwood
• Key: E♭ Major