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CXI. Jesus hath dy'd that I might live

1 Jesus hath dy'd that I might live,
Might live to God alone;
In him eternal life receive,
And be in spirit one.

2 Saviour, I thank thee for thy grace,
The gift unspeakable;
And wait with arms of faith t' embrace,
And all thy love to feel.

3 My soul breaks out in strong desire,
The perfect bliss to prove;
My longing heart is all on fire
To be dissolv'd in love.

4 Give me thyself, from ev'ry boast,
From ev'ry wish set free;
Let all I am in thee be lost,
But give thyself to me.

5 Thy gifts, alas! can not suffice,
Unless thyself be giv'n;
Thy presence makes my paradise,
And where thou art is heav'n!

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus hath dy'd that I might live
• Meter: C.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1790
• Topic: Petition

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