Revival Hymns ‎#65

65. Of self I am weary

1 Of self I am weary,
My sin I abhor,
I long to be holy
And pure to the core;
O why do I labor
On husks to be fed,
Or spend my poor money
For what is not bread?

Refrain:
O Lord, send a revival!
Lord, send a revival!
O Lord, send a revival!
And let it begin in me!

2 Thy church, O my Saviour,
Thy body and bride,
The saints Thou hast ransomed,
For whom Thou hast died—
How cold are we growing
In service and pray’r!
Our love needs rekindling,
Our altars repair. [Refrain]

3 The world, in its sorrow,
The world needeth Thee;
Revive Thy disciples,
Beginning in me!
Endue us with boldness
The grace to proclaim;
O help us with power
To speak in Thy name. [Refrain]

4 Thy glorious coming—
We long for the day!
But are we preparing
The holy highway?
Our hand seemeth weakened,
And feeble the knee;
O send a revival,
Beginning in me! [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Of self I am weary
• Author: James M. Gray
• Refrain First Line: O Lord, send a revival!
• Publication Date: 1905
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Of self I am weary]
• Composer: D. B. Towner
• Notes: Now Public Domain.