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LXIII. Jesu, my strength, my hope

1 Jesu, my strength, my hope,
On thee I cast my care,
With humble confidence look up,
And know thou hear’st my pray'r,
Give me on thee to wait,
Till I can all things do,
On thee Almighty to create.
Almighty to renew.

2 I want a sober mind,
A self renouncing will,
That tramples down and casts behind
The baits of pleasing ill:
A soul inur'd to pain,
To hardship, grief, and loss;
Bold to take up, firm to sustain
The consecrated cross.

3 I want a godly fear,
A quick discerning eye,
That looks to thee when sin is near,
And bids the tempter fly;
A spirit still prepar'd,
And arm'd with jealous care,
For ever standing on its guard,
And watching unto pray'r.

4 I want a heart to pray,
To pray and never cease,
Never to murmur at thy stay,
Or wish my sufferings less.
This blessing above all,
Always to pray I want,
Out of the deep on thee to call,
And never, never faint.

5 I want a true regard,
A single steady aim,
Unmov'd by threat'ning or reward,
To thee and thy great name:
A jealous, just concern
For thine immortal praise;
A pure desire that all may learn
And glorify thy grace.

6 I rest upon thy word;
The promise is for me,
My succour and salvation, Lord,
Shall surely come from thee:
But let me still abide,
Nor from my hope remove,
Till thou my patient spirit guide
Into thy perfect love.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesu, my strength, my hope
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1791
• Topic: Petition
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

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