Author: Thomas O. Chisholm, b. 1866 Hymnal: WASH1957 #52 (2006) Person Name: Thomas O. Chisholm, b. 1866 First Line: Oh, to be like Thee! blessed Redeemer Refrain First Line: oh, to be like Thee! Lyrics: 1 Oh, to be like Thee! blessed Redeemer,
This is my constant longing and prayer.
Gladly I’ll forfeit all of earth’s treasures,
Jesus, Thy perfect likeness to wear.
Refrain:
Oh, to be like Thee!
Oh, to be like Thee, blessed Redeemer, pure as Thou art!
Come in Thy sweetness, come in Thy fullness;
Stamp Thine own image deep on my heart.
2 Oh, to be like Thee, full of compassion,
Loving, forgiving, tender and kind,
Helping the helpless, cheering the fainting,
Seeking the wandering sinner to find. (Refrain)
3 Oh, to be like Thee! lowly in spirit,
Holy and harmless, patient and brave;
Meekly enduring cruel reproaches,
Willing to suffer others to save. (Refrain)
4 Oh, to be like Thee! while I am pleading,
Pour out Thy Spirit, fill with Thy love;
Make me a temple meet for Thy dwelling,
Fit me for life and heaven above. (Refrain) Topics: Christ Example; Righteousness; Christ Life and Ministry Languages: English Tune Title: [Oh, to be like Thee!]
Oh, to Be Like Thee