
Author: J. Wesley Hymnal: The Voice of Praise #435 (1873) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Christian System Justification By Faith Lyrics: 1 I thirst, thou wounded Lamb of God,
To wash me in thy cleansing blood;
To dwell within thy bounds: then pain
Is sweet, and life or death is gain.
2 Take my poor heart, and let it be
For ever closed to all but thee:
Seal thou my breast, and let me wear
That pledge of love for ever there.
3 How blest are they who still abide
Close sheltered in thy bleeding side!
Who thence their life and strength derive,
And by thee move, and in thee live.
4 What are works but sin and death,
Till thou thy quick'ning Spirit breathe?
Thou giv'st the power thy grace to move,
Oh, wondrous grace! oh, boundless love!
5 How can it be, thou heavenly King,
That thou shouldst us to glory bring;
Make slaves the partners of thy throne,
Decked with a never-fading crown? Scripture: Psalm 63:1
I thirst, thou wounded Lamb of God