Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) ‎#353

353. Jesus, my strength, my hope

1 My God, my strength, my hope,
On Thee I cast my care,
With humble confidence look up,
And know Thou hear’st my prayer.
Give me on Thee to wait,
Till I can all things do;
On Thee, almighty to create,
Almighty to renew.

2 I want a godly fear,
A quick discerning eye,
That looks to Thee when sin is near,
And sees the tempter fly:
A spirit still prepared,
And arm'd with jealous care,
For ever standing on its guard,
And watching unto prayer.

3 I want a heart to pray,
To pray and never cease,
Never to murmur at thy stay
Or wish my suff'rings less.
This blessing, above all,
Always to pray, I want,
Out of the deep on Thee to call,
And never, never faint.

4 I rest upon Thy Word;
The promise is for me:
My succor and salvation, Lord,
Shall surely come from Thee.
But let me still abide,
Nor from my hope remove,
Till Thou my patient spirit guide
Into Thy perfect love.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, my strength, my hope
• Meter: S. M. D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1870
• Topic: Change of Heart; Christians: their life and experience; Conversion; Christian Graces prayed for; Growth in Grace; Heart: renewal of; Holiness; New Heart; Obedience: prompted by faith; Purity; Regeneration
• Notes: Author from index: C. Wesley

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