290. Thy Soul, O Jesus, Hallow Me

1 Thy soul, O Jesus, hallow me,
Thy Spirit steep me all in Thee,
Thy body, pierc'd by ruthless steel,
My wretched soul and body heal.

2 The water from Thy side that poured,
For me a cleansing bath afford,
And all Thy blood, with life divine,
Revive this weakened heart of mine.

3 The sweat of death upon Thy face
Deliver me from death's embrace,
And all Thy Passion, cross, and pain,
With strength my feebleness sustain.

4 O Christ, turn not away from me,
Receive and hide me all in Thee,
Within Thy holy wounds enclose,
And keep me safe from all my foes.

5 In death's dark hour with me abide
And place me, Savior, at Thy side,
Where with Thy saints I shall adore
And praise Thee, Lord, forevermore.

Text Information
First Line: Thy soul, O Jesus, hallow me
Title: Thy Soul, O Jesus, Hallow Me
German Title: Die Seele Christe heil'ge mich
Author: J. Scheffler, 1624-77
Translator: M. Loy, 1828-1915
Meter: LM
Language: English
Publication Date: 1996
Topic: Passion of Christ
Notes: Hymn text, suggested tune O HEILAND, REISS DIE HIMMEL AUF
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