401. Jesus, Thy boundless love to me

1 Jesus, Thy boundless love to me
No thought can reach, no tongue declare;
Oh, knit my thankful heart to Thee,
And reign without a rival there.

2 Oh, grant that nothing in my soul
May dwell, but Thy pure love alone!
Oh, may Thy love possess me whole,
My joy, my treasure, and my crown.

3 Unwearied, may I this pursue,
Dauntless to this high prize aspire;
Hourly within my soul renew
This holy flame, this heavenly fire.

4 Still let Thy love point out my way;
How wondrous things Thy love hath wrought!
Still lead me, lest I go astray;
Direct my word, inspire my thought.

5 In suff'ring, be Thy love my peace,
In weakness be Thy love my power,
And when the storms of life shall cease,
Receive me in the trying hour.

Text Information
First Line: Jesus, Thy boundless love to me
Meter: L.M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1870
Topic: Christians: their life and experience; Communion: With Christ; Crucifixion: of Christians to the world (4 more...)
Notes: Author from index: P. Gerhardt
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