Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) 147. Jesus, my Advocate above

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Book of Worship (Rev. ed.)‎#147

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Text:

Jesus, my Advocate above

1 Jesus, my Advocate above,
My Friend before the throne of love,
If now for me prevails Thy prayer,
If now I find Thee pleading there,--

2 If Thou the secret wish convey,
And sweetly prompt my heart to pray;--
Hear, and my weak petitions join,
Almighty Advocate, to Thine.

3 Jesus, my heart’s desire obtain;
My earnest suit present, and gain:
My fulness of corruption show;
The knowledge of myself bestow.

4 Save me from death; from hell set free;
Death, hell, are but the want of Thee:
My life, my only heaven Thou art;--
Oh, might I feel Thee in my heart!

Text Information
First Line:	Jesus, my Advocate above
Meter:	L. M.
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1870
Topic:	Christ: Mediator; Christ: Intercession of; Intercession: of Christ; Mediatorship of Christ (1 more...)
Notes:	Author from index: C. Wesley 147