Concordia ‎#170

170. Jesus, for Thee and Thy blessed Communion

1 Jesus, for Thee and Thy blessed communion
Longing possesses my heart and my mind;
Break down all barriers that hinder our union,
Draw me to Thee, O Redeemer most kind!
Show me right plainly my need that is crying,
Show Thou the depth of my sins unto me!
That unto sin I may daily be dying
And in the Spirit live only to Thee.

2 Quicken my soul thro' Thy blood and Thy merit,
That I the work of Thy Spirit may prove!
Captive to Thee take my soul and my spirit,
Lead me and draw me, lo, fainting I rove!
Fain I from self and all idols would sever,
When but Thyself in my soul mightest dwell
With that Thy peace which endureth forever--
Peace that all sorrows and conflicts doth quell.

3 Oh, who could fully make this his endeavor:
Self to surrender with heart and with soul!
Oh, that my all were my Jesus for ever,
I am, alas, far away from my goal!
Jesus, who gav'st me an ear that is heeding,
Reach me Thy hand and Thy succor me give,
That I here after that life may be leading
Which Thy true Christians in holiness live.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, for Thee and Thy blessed communion
• Title: Jesus, for Thee and Thy blessed Communion
• Author: P. J. Hygom (ca. 1740)
• Translator: C. Doving (1911)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1918
• Topic: The Christian Life: Following Christ
• Source: German, anon., 1712

Tune Information

• Name: JESUS, DINE SÖDE FORENING
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Schörring's Koralbog, 1781