Author: Thomas Obediah Chisholm Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #5353 Hymnal Title: The Cyber Hymnal First Line: O to be like Thee! blessèd Redeemer Refrain First Line: O to be like Thee! O to be like Thee Lyrics: 1. O to be like Thee! blessèd Redeemer,
This is my constant longing and prayer;
Gladly I’ll forfeit all of earth’s treasures,
Jesus, Thy perfect likeness to wear.
Refrain
O to be like Thee! O to be like Thee,
Blessèd Redeemer, pure as Thou art;
Come in Thy sweetness, come in Thy fullness;
Stamp Thine own image deep on my heart.
2. O 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. O 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. O to be like Thee! Lord, I am coming
Now to receive anointing divine;
All that I am and have I am bringing,
Lord, from this moment all shall be Thine. [Refrain]
5. O 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] Languages: English Tune Title: [O to be like Thee! blessèd Redeemer]
O to Be Like Thee!