The New Sabbath School Hosanna ‎#151b

151b. Jesus bids me seek his face

1 Jesus bids me seek his face;
Lord, I come to seek thy grace;
Send thy Spirit from above,
Teach me to obey and love.
Unto thee I fain would go
All I want thou canst bestow.

2 Thou wilt e'en a child receive,
Thou wilt all my sins forgive:
Oh, dissolve this heart of stone,
Make me thine, and thine alone:
Sin is present with me still;
Disobedient is my will.

3 Sinful thoughts too oft prevail,
Vain desires my heart assail:
Oh, my Saviour, make me whole,
Form anew my inmost soul
Kindly guard me every day,
Be my everlasting stay.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus bids me seek his face
• Publication Date: 1870
• Notes: Tune for 28, 104, and 286 in "American Sunday School Hymn Book" (ASS1860a)

Tune Information

• Name: ESSEX
• Meter: 7s, 6 lines
• Incipit: 11716 15314 21713
• Key: A♭ Major