Hymns, Selected and Original ‎#638

638. When, O dear Jesus when shall I

1 When, O dear Jesus, when shall I
Behold thee all serene;
Blest in perpetual sabbath-day,
Without a veil between!

2 Assist me, while I wander here,
Amidst a world of cares;
Incline my heart to pray with love,
And then accept my prayers.

3 Release my soul from every chain,
No more hell's captive led;
And pardon a repenting child,
For whom the Saviour bled.

4 Spare me, my God, O spare the soul
That gives it self to thee:
Take all that I possess below,
And give thyself to me.

5 Thy Spirit, O my Father, give,
To be my guide and friend,
To light my path to ceaseless joys,
To sabbaths without end.

Text Information

• First Line: When, O dear Jesus when shall I
• Meter: C. M.
• Publication Date: 1828
• Topic: Evening
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

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