489. Jesus, Lover of My Soul

1 Jesus, lover of my soul,
Let me to thy bosom fly,
While the billows near me roll,
While the tempest still is high;
Hide me, O my Savior, hide!
Till the storm of life is past;
Safe into the haven guide,
O receive my soul at last!

2 Other refuge has I none,
Hangs my helpless soul on thee;
Leave O 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.

3 Thou, O Christ, 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;
Vile and full of sin I am;
Thou art full of truth and grace.

4 Plenteous grace with Thee is found-
Grace to pardon 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.

Text Information
First Line: Jesus, lover of my soul, Let me to Thy bosom fly
Title: Jesus, Lover of My Soul
Author: Charles Wesley (1707-1788) (1740)
Meter: 7.7.7.7.D.
Publication Date: 1985
Topic: Christan Life: Meditation and Prayer
Tune Information
Name: MARTYN
Composer: Simeon B. Marsh (1798-1875) alt. (1834)
Meter: 7.7.7.7.D.
Incipit: 33312 22335 43213
Key: E♭ Major
Notes: Alternate tune, REFUGE, No. 297



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