Author: Charles P. Jones Hymnal: African American Heritage Hymnal #336 (2001) Meter: 10.5.10.5 with refrain Scripture: Ephesians 3:18-19 First Line: Deeper, deeper in the love of Jesus Refrain First Line: O deeper yet, I pray Lyrics: 1 Deeper, deeper in the love of Jesus
Daily let me go;
Higher, higher in the school of wisdom,
More of grace to know.
Refrain:
O deeper yet, I pray,
And higher ev'ry day,
And wiser, blessed Lord,
In Thy precious, holy Word.
2 Deeper, deeper! blessed Holy Spirit,
Take me deeper still,
Till my life is wholly lost in Jesus,
And His perfect will. [Refrain]
3 Deeper, deeper! tho' it cost hard trials,
Deeper let me go!
Rooted in the holy love of Jesus,
Let me fruitful grow. [Refrain]
4 Deeper, higher, ev'ry day in Jesus,
Till all conflict past,
Finds me conqu’ror, and in His own image
Perfected at last. [Refrain]
5 Deeper, deeper in the faith of Jesus,
Holy faith and true;
In His pow’r and soul exulting wisdom
Let me peace pursue. [Refrain] Topics: Bible--Word of God; Conflict Languages: English Tune Title: DEEPER
Deeper, Deeper