The United Methodist Hymnal ‎#183

183. Jesu, Thy Boundless Love to Me

1 Jesu, thy boundless love to me
no thought can reach, no tongue declare;
O knit my thankful heart to thee
and reign without a rival there.
Thine wholly, thine alone, I am;
be thou alone my constant flame.

O grant that nothing in my soul
may dwell, but thy pure love alone!
O may thy love possess me whole,
my joy, my treasure, and my crown.
Strange flames far from my soul remove,
my every act, word, thought, be love.

O Love, how cheering is thy ray!
All pain before thy presence flies!
Care, anguish, sorrow, melt away
where'er thy healing beams arise.
O Jesu, nothing may I see,
nothing hear, feel, or think, but thee!

In suffering be thy love my peace,
in weakness be thy love my power;
and when the storms of life shall cease,
Jesu, in that important hour,
in death as life be thou my guide,
and save me, who for me hast died.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesu, thy boundless love to me
• Title: Jesu, Thy Boundless Love to Me
• Author: Paul Gerhardt
• Translator: John Wesley
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1989
• Topic: The Grace of Jesus Christ: In Praise of Christ; Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace: Strength in Triublation; Commitment; Eternal Life; Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ: Love of
• Source: Hymns and Sacred Poems, 1739
• Notes: Hymn text, suggested tune : ST CATHERINE.

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