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.

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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 (3 more...)
Source: Hymns and Sacred Poems, 1739
Notes: Hymn text, suggested tune : ST CATHERINE.
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