One and All Rejoice ‎#318

318. I Pray You, Dear Lord Jesus

1 I pray You, dear Lord Jesus,
My heart to keep and train
That I Your holy temple
From youth the age remain.
Oh, turn my thoughts forever
From worldly wisdom’s lore;
If I but learn to know You,
I shall not want for more.

Text Information

• First Line: I pray You, dear Lord Jesus
• Title: I Pray You, Dear Lord Jesus
• Author: Thomas Kingo, 1634–1703
• Translator: Norman A. Madson, 1886–1962
• Meter: 76 76 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2020
• Topic: Christian Education
• Copyright: Public domain
• Notes: Text: abr.; Text (tr.): alt.

Tune Information

• Name: JEG VIL MIG HERREN LOVE
• Composer: H. O. C. Zinck, 1746–1833
• Meter: 76 76 D
• Key: A Major
• Source: Koral-Melodier, 1801
• Copyright: Public domain