393b. 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 Saviour, hide,
Till the storm of life is past;
Safe into the haven guide,
O 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. A-men.

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.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: Jesus, Lover of my soul
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-88
Language: English
Publication Date: 1958
Topic: The Church Year: Lent; The Life in Christ: Petition and Intercession; The Life in Christ: Aspiration
Tune Information
Name: HOLLINGSIDE
Composer: John Bacchus Dykes, 1823 - 76
Meter: 7 7, 7 7. D.
Key: E♭ Major



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