Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#436

436. Come, Saviour Jesus, from above

1 Come, Saviour Jesus, from above,
Assist me with Thy heavenly grace;
Empty my heart of earthly love,
And for Thyself prepare the place.

2 O let Thy sacred presence fill,
And set my longing spirit free,
Which pants to have no other will,
But day and night to feast on Thee.

3 While in this region here below,
No other good will I pursue;
I'll bid this world of noise and show,
With all its glittering snares, adieu!

4 That path with humble speed I'll seek,
In which my Saviour's footsteps shine;
Nor will I hear, nor will I speak,
Of any other love but Thine.

5 Henceforth may no profane delight
Divide this consecrated soul;
Possess it Thou, who hast the right,
As Lord and Master of the whole.

Text Information

• First Line: Come, Saviour Jesus, from above
• Translator: John Byrom, 1692-1763
• Author: Madame de Bourignon, 1616-1680
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Christ: Love of; Consecration: Entire; Consecration: Of Life; The Christian Life: Aspiration and Prayer; Consecration: To Christ; Freedom: From sin; Self-Denial; Love: Of Christ; Sin: Freedom from; Soul: Rest of; Master, Christ our; Rest: Of Soul; Jesus (See also Christ): Master

Tune Information

• Name: ZEPHYR
• Composer: William B. Bradbury, 1816-1868
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: C Major