Timeless Truths ‎#459

459. Jesus, Lover of My Soul

1 Jesus, lover of my soul,
Let me to Thy bosom fly,
While the nearer waters roll,
While the tempest still is high.
Hide me, O my Savior, hide,
Till the storm of life is past;
Safe into the haven guide;
Oh, 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 defenseless head
With the shadow of Thy wing.

3 Wilt Thou not regard my call?
Wilt Thou not accept my prayer?
Lo! I sink, I faint, I fall—
Lo! on Thee I cast my care.
Reach me out Thy gracious hand!
While I of Thy strength receive,
Hoping against hope I stand,
Dying, and behold, I live.

4 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,
Source of all true righteousness;
Thou art evermore the same,
Thou art full of truth and grace.

5 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
• Title: Jesus, Lover of My Soul
• Author: Charles Wesley (1740)
• Meter: 7.7.7.7 D
• Scripture:
  2 Corinthians 1:3
• Topic: Jesus/Savior
• Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Jesus_Lover_of_My_Soul); Faith Publishing House, Echoes from Heaven, 1976 (191); Anonymous/Unknown, The Blue Book (190)

Tune Information

• Name: MARTYN
• Composer: Simeon B. Marsh (1834)
• Meter: 7.7.7.7 D
• Key: F Major
• Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Jesus_Lover_of_My_Soul); Faith Publishing House, Echoes from Heaven, 1976 (191); Anonymous/Unknown, The Blue Book (190)