Author: Richard E. Littledale Meter: 7.6.7.6 Appears in 30 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lord Jesus, by Thy passion,
To Thee I make my prayer;
Thou who in mercy smitest,
Have mercy, Lord, and spare.
2 O wash me in the fountain
That floweth from Thy side!
O clothe me in the raiment
Thy blood hath purified!
3 O hold Thou up my goings,
And lead from strength to strength,
That unto Thee in Zion
I may appear at length!
4 O hearken to my knocking,
And open wide the door,
That I may enter freely
And never leave Thee more!
5 O bring me, loving Jesus,
To that most blessed place,
Where angels and archangels
Look ever on Thy face;
6 Where gladsome Hallelujahs
Unceasingly resound;
Where martyrs, now triumphant,
Walk robed in white and crowned!
7 O make my spirit worthy
To join that ransomed throng!
O teach my lips to utter
That everlasting song!
8 O give that last, best blessing,
That even saints can know,
To follow in Thy footsteps
Wherever Thou dost go!
9 Not wisdom, might, or glory,
I ask to win above;
I ask for Thee, Thee only,
O Thou eternal Love! Topics: The Church Year Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity; The Church Year Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity; Regeneration Used With Tune: [Lord Jesus, by Thy passion]
Lord Jesus, by Thy passion