Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary ‎#209

209. Jesus, Lover of My Soul

1 Jesus, Lover of my soul,
Let me to Thy bosom fly
While the nearer waters roll,
While the tempest still is high.
Hide me, O my Savior, hide,
Till the storm of life is past;
Safe into the haven guide.
Oh, receive my soul at last!

2 Other refuge have I none;
Hangs my helpless soul on Thee.
Leave, ah, leave me not alone,
Still support and comfort me!
All my trust on Thee is stayed,
All my help from Thee I bring;
Cover my defenseless head
With the shadow of Thy wing.

3 Thou, O Christ, art all I want;
More than all in Thee I find.
Raise the fallen, cheer the faint,
Heal the sick, and lead the blind.
Just and holy is Thy name;
I am all unrighteousness,
False and full of sin I am;
Thou art full of truth and grace.

4 Plenteous grace with Thee is found,
Grace to cover all my sin.
Let the healing streams abound;
Make and keep me pure within.
Thou of life the Fountain art,
Freely let me take of Thee;
Spring Thou up within my heart,
Rise to all eternity.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, Lover of my soul
• Title: Jesus, Lover of My Soul
• Author: C. Wesley, 1707-88
• Meter: 77 77 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1996
• Topic: Epiphany 4

Tune Information

• Name: ABERYSTWYTH
• Composer: J. Parry, 1841-1903
• Meter: 77 77 D
• Key: d minor