52. Oh, to Be Like Thee

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)

Text Information
First Line: Oh, to be like Thee! blessed Redeemer
Title: Oh, to Be Like Thee
Author: Thomas O. Chisholm, b. 1866
Refrain First Line: oh, to be like Thee!
Language: English
Publication Date: 2006
Topic: Christ: Example; Righteousness; Christ: Life and Ministry
Tune Information
Name: [Oh, to be like Thee!]
Composer: William J. Kirkpatrick, 1838-1921
Key: D Major



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