Together in Song ‎#211a

211a. Jesus, lover of my soul

1 Jesus, lover of my soul,
let me to thy refuge fly,
while the nearer waters roll,
while the tempest still is high;
hide me, O my Saviour, 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 defenceless 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: Charles Wesley, 1707-88 (alt.)
• Meter: 77 77 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Scripture:
  2 Corinthians 12:8-11
  ;
  John 4:7-15
  ;
  Philippians 4:19
  ;
  Psalm 32
  ;
  Psalm 57
  ;
  Psalm 91
  ;
  Psalm 107:23-30
  ;
  Revelation 21:5-8
  ;
  Romans 4:7
• Topic: Comfort; Eternal Life; Grace; Healing; Jesus Christ: Redeemer; Name/s of Jesus; Personal Response to Jesus; Pilgrimage; Protection; Trust in God

Tune Information

• Name: ABERYSTWYTH
• Composer: Joseph Parry, 1841-1903
• Meter: 77.77 D
• Key: d minor