The Lutheran Hymnal ‎#345

345. 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 is past;
Safe into the haven guide.
Oh, 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 Wilt Thou not regard my call,
Wilt Thou not accept my prayer?
Lo, I sink, I faint, I fall;
Lo, on Thee I cast my care;
Reach me out Thy gracious hand!
While I of Thy strength receive,
Hoping against hope, I stand,
Dying, and, behold, I live!

4 Thou, O Christ, art all I want;
More than all in Thee I find.
Raise the fallen, cheer the faint,
Heal the sick, and lead the blind.
Just and holy is Thy name;
I am all unrighteousness,
False and full of sin I am;
Thou art full of truth and grace.

5 Plenteous grace with Thee is found,
Grace to cover all my 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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, Lover of my soul
• Title: Jesus, Lover of My Soul
• Author: Charles Wesley (1740)
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1941
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 32:2
• Topic: The Redeemer

Tune Information

• Name: MARTYN
• Composer: Simeon B. Marsh (1834)
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.D.
• Key: F Major