The Minstrel of Zion ‎#51

51. Give me Jesus

1 While wandering to and fro,
In this wide world of wo,
Where streams of sorrow flow,
Give me Jesus!

Chorus:
Give me Jesus!
Give me Jesus!
You may know all the world!
Give me Jesus!

2 When tears o'erflow mine eye,
When pressed by grief I sigh;
Still this shall be my cry,
Give me Jesus! [Chorus]

3 When to the mercy-seat
I go my Lord to meet,
My heart shall still repeat,
Give me Jesus! [Chorus]

4 And when my faith is tried,
In him will I confide,
And all the storms outride:
Give me Jesus! [Chorus]

5 Though strength and friends shall fail,
And foes my soul assail,
Through him I shall prevail
Give me Jesus! [Chorus]

6 And when my toils are o'er,
When nearing Jordan's shore,
I'll sing as up I soar,
Give me Jesus! [Chorus]

7 When at the judgment-seat,
I stand at Jesus' feet;
When worlds on worlds shall meet,
Give me Jesus! [Chorus]

8 When heaven and earth shall flee,
When time shall cease to be,
Through all eternity,
Give me Jesus! [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: While wandering to and fro
• Title: Give me Jesus
• Refrain First Line: Give me Jesus!
• Publication Date: 1845
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: GIVE ME JESUS
• Meter: P. M.
• Incipit: 65356 13213 55653
• Notes: Public Domain.