Hymnal for Church and Home (2nd ed.) ‎#208

208. Jesus, Jesus, Jesus Only

1 Jesus, Jesus, Jesus only
Can my heart's deep longing still.
Him I crave when sad and lonely,
He alone shall rule my will,
With my hopes on Jesus built,
Cries my heart, Lord, as Thou wilt.

2 'Tis for Him that I am living,
Him I love and wish to see,
Unto Him I am but giving
What in love He gave to me.
In His blood I hide my guilt,
Saying, lead me as Thou wilt.

3 Let me earnestly endeavor
Thy good pleasure to fulfill;
In me, through me, with me ever,
Lord, accomplish Thou Thy will.
Call me not until I'm built
In Thy likeness, as Thou wilt.

4 With my voice to Thee uplifted,
I would praise Thy wondrous love.
Take my heart and make it gifted
With sweet music from above,
Landing Thee, whose blood was spilt,
Saying ever, as Thou wilt.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, Jesus, Jesus only
• Title: Jesus, Jesus, Jesus Only
• Author: Ludamilla Elizabeth of Schwartzburg-Rudolstadt
• Meter: 8, 7, 8, 7, 7, 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1928
• Topic: Trust and Confidence
• Notes: Danish first line: Jesu, Jesu, Jesus sigter; Translator: P. C. Paulsen

Tune Information

• Name: [Jesus, Jesus, Jesus only]
• Composer: Viggo Kalhauge
• Meter: 8, 7, 8, 7, 7, 7.
• Key: G Major