The Hymnal 1982 ‎#699

699. 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 Savior, hide,
till the storm of life be 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, ah! 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 Plenteous grace with thee is found,
grace to cleanse from every 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
• Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 (alt.)
• Meter: 77. 77. D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Topic: The Christian Life

Tune Information

• Name: ABERYSTWYTH
• Composer: Joseph Parry, 1841-1903
• Meter: 77. 77. D
• Key: e minor