344. Jesus, my Advocate above

1 Jesus, my Advocate above,
My Friend before the throne of love,
If now for me prevails thy prayer,
If now I find thee pleading there,

2 Do thou the secret wish convey
That prompts my wayward heart to pray;
Hear, and my weak petition join,
Almighty Advocate, to thine.

3 Jesus, my heart's desire obtain,
My earnest suit present, and gain;
My fullness of corruption show;
The knowledge of myself bestow.

4 My sovereign Lord, to thee I cry;
Without thy mercy I must die:
My life, my only heaven thou art;
O may I feel thee in my heart!

Text Information
First Line: Jesus, my Advocate above
Author: Charles Wesley
Publication Date: 1886
Topic: Christ: Mediation and Atonement
Tune Information
Name: ANVERN
Composer: Lowell Mason
Meter: L.M.
Key: F Major or modal
Notes: Alternate tunes: #514, 23, or 136.



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