The Cyber Hymnal ‎#11570

11570. I Have Christ!

1 In the heart of London city,
’Mid the dwellings of the poor,
These bright golden words were uttered,
"I have Christ—what want I more?"
"I have Christ—what want I more?"

Refrain:
"I have Christ—what want I more?"
"I have Christ—what want I more?"
"I have Christ—what want I more?"

2 By a sick and dying woman,
Stretched upon a garret floor;
Having not one earthly comfort,
"I have Christ—what want I more?"
"I have Christ—what want I more?" [Refrain]

3 He who heard them ran to fetch her
Something from the world’s great store;
It was needless—died she saying,
"I have Christ—what want I more?"
"I have Christ—what want I more?" [Refrain]

4 But her words will live for ever;
I repeat them o’er and o’er;
God delights to hear me saying,
"I have Christ—what want I more?"
"I have Christ—what want I more?" [Refrain]

5 Oh! my dear, my fellow-sinners,
Young and old, and rich and poor,
Can you say, with deep thanksgiving,
"I have Christ—what want I more?"
"I have Christ—what want I more?" [Refrain]

6 Look away from earth’s attractions;
All earth’s joys will soon be o’er:
Rest not till your heart exclaimeth
"I have Christ—what want I more?"
"I have Christ—what want I more?" [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: In the heart of London city
• Title: I Have Christ!
• Author: Mary Jane Deck Walker, 1816-1878
• Refrain First Line: "I have Christ! what want I more?"
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [In the heart of London city]
• Composer: Letha H. Sims
• Key: F Major or modal
• Copyright: Public Domain