The New Church Hymnal ‎#172

172. O to Be Like Thee

1 O to be like Thee! Blessed Redeemer,
This is my constant longing and prayer;
Gladly I'll forfeit all of earth's treasures,
Jesus, Thy perfect likeness to wear.

Refrain:
O to be like Thee! O to be like Thee,
Blessed Redeemer, pure as Thou art!
Come in Thy sweetness, come in Thy fullness;
Stamp Thine own image deep on my heart.

2 O to be like Thee! Full of compassion,
Loving, forgiving, tender and kind;
Helping the helpless, cheering the fainting,
Seeking the wand'ring sinner to find. [Refrain]

3 O to be like Thee! Lowly in spirit,
Holy and harmless, patient and brave;
Meekly enduring cruel reproaches,
Willing to suffer others to save. [Refrain]

4 O to be like Thee! Lord, I am coming
Now to receive th' anointing divine;
All that I am and have I am bringing,
Lord, from this moment all shall be Thine. [Refrain]

5 O to be like Thee! While I am pleading,
Pour out Thy Spirit, fill with Thy love;
Make me a temple meet for Thy dwelling,
Fit me for life and heaven above. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: O to be like Thee! Blessed Redeemer
• Title: O to Be Like Thee
• Author: Thomas O. Chisholm
• Refrain First Line: O to be like Thee!
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1976
• Topic: The Christian Life: Aspiration and Consecration; Christ: his example; Aspiration; Devotional

Tune Information

• Name: [O to be like Thee! Blessed Redeemer]
• Composer: William J. Kirkpatrick
• Key: D Major