The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#186

186. 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 Saviour, hide,
Till the storm of life is past;
Safe into the haven guide,
O receive my soul at last.

2 Other refuge have I none,
Hangs my helpless soul on Thee;
Leave, oh, 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 pardon 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: Charles Wesley (1707-1788) (1740)
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Galatians 2:20
• Topic: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Jesus Christ: Refuge, Safety
• Notes: Who loved me, and gave Himself for me. Gal. 2:20.

Tune Information

• Name: REFUGE
• Composer: Joseph Perry Holbrook, 1822-1888
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.D.
• Key: C Major
• Notes: M.M. 56