Joy to the World ‎#7

7. Let Me Cling to Thee

1 Jesus, let me cling to Thee,
Show thy mercy now to me;
I am lonely, weak, oppressed;
I am weary, give me rest.

Chorus:
In the healing fount divine
Cleanse my heart and seal me thine;
Thine forever would I be
Jesus, let me cling to Thee.

2 Should I wander from thy side,
Thou, my ever faithful guide,
Wilt restore me to the right,
And in darkness grant me light. [Chorus]

3 Thou wilt hear my soul's complaint,
Thou wilt cheer me when I faint,
Thou hast suffered death for me,
Jesus, let me cling to Thee. [Chorus]

4 Fold me in thy arms of love,
Give me comfort from above;
May thy spirit's gentle power
Save and keep me hour by hour. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, let me cling to Thee
• Title: Let Me Cling to Thee
• Author: Fanny Crosby
• Refrain First Line: In the healing fount divine
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1879
• Copyright: Copyrighted 1879, by Jno. R. Sweney
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Jesus, let me cling to Thee]
• Composer: Jno. R. Sweney
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain.