The Song Book of the Salvation Army ‎#480

480. Come, Saviour Jesus, from above

1 Come, Saviour Jesus, from above,
Assist me with thy heavenly grace;
Empty my heart of earthly love,
And for thyself prepare the place.

2 O let thy sacred presence fill
And set my longing spirit free,
Which wants to have no other will,
But day and night to feast on thee!

3 Henceforth may no profane delight
Divide this consecrated soul;
Possess it thou, who hast the right,
As Lord and Master of the whole.

4 Wealth, honour, pleasure, and what else
This short-enduring world can give,
Tempt as ye will, my soul repels;
To Christ alone resolved to live.

5 Nothing on earth do I desire
But thy pure love within my breast;
This, only this, do I require,
And freely give up all the rest.

Text Information

• First Line: Come, Saviour Jesus, from above
• Author: Antoinette Bourignon (1616-80)
• Translator: John Wesley (1703-91)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: The life of holiness: Consecration and service

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