436. Come, Saviour Jesus, from above

1 Come, Saviour Jesus, from above,
Assist me with Thy heavenly grace;
Empty my heart of earthly love,
And for Thyself prepare the place.

2 O let Thy sacred presence fill,
And set my longing spirit free,
Which pants to have no other will,
But day and night to feast on Thee.

3 While in this region here below,
No other good will I pursue;
I'll bid this world of noise and show,
With all its glittering snares, adieu!

4 That path with humble speed I'll seek,
In which my Saviour's footsteps shine;
Nor will I hear, nor will I speak,
Of any other love but Thine.

5 Henceforth may no profane delight
Divide this consecrated soul;
Possess it Thou, who hast the right,
As Lord and Master of the whole.

Text Information
First Line: Come, Saviour Jesus, from above
Translator: John Byrom, 1692-1763
Author: Madame de Bourignon, 1616-1680
Language: English
Publication Date: 1917
Topic: Christ: Love of; Consecration: Entire; Consecration: Of Life (10 more...)
Tune Information
Name: ZEPHYR
Composer: William B. Bradbury, 1816-1868
Meter: L.M.
Key: C Major



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