Concordia ‎#79

79. Lord Jesus, by Thy Passion

1 Lord Jesus, by Thy passion,
To Thee I make my prayer;
Thou who in mercy smitest,
Have mercy, Lord, and spare.

2 O wash me in the fountain
That floweth from Thy side!
O clothe me in the raiment
Thy blood hath purified!

3 O hearken to my knocking,
And open wide the door,
That I may enter freely
And never leave Thee more!

4 O give that last, best blessing,
That even saints can know,
To follow in Thy footsteps
Wherever Thou dost go!

5 Not wisdom, might, or glory,
I ask to win above;
I ask for Thee, Thee only,
O Thou eternal Love!

Text Information

• First Line: Lord Jesus, by thy passion
• Title: Lord Jesus, by Thy Passion
• Author: Richard E. Littledale (1864)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1918
• Topic: Church Festivals: Passion and Easter; Prayer; The Lord's Supper; Faith and Justification
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: O JESUS, FOR DIN PINE
• Arranger: F. Melius Christiansen (1907)
• Key: f minor
• Source: Kingo's Gradual, 1699
• Notes: Now Public Domain.