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756. 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 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
Title: Jesus, Lover of My Soul
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-88 (abr., alt.)
Meter: 77 77 D
Language: English
Publication Date: 2007
Topic: Redeemer
Tune Information
Name: ABERYSTWYTH
Composer: Joseph Parry, 1841-1903
Meter: 77 77 D
Key: G Major



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