The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#459

459. Blessed Jesus, heavenly Lamb

1 Blessed Jesus, heavenly Lamb,
Thine and only thine I am:
Take me, body, spirit, soul;
Only thou possess the whole.

2 Thou my one thing needful be;
Let me ever cleave to thee;
Let me choose the better part;
Let me give thee all my heart.

3 Fairer than the sons of men!
Do not let me turn again,
Nor the Fountain-head of bliss,
Leave for creature happiness.

Text Information

• First Line: Blessed Jesus, heavenly Lamb
• Author: Anon.
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: The Sinner: Repentance and Acceptance
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: ALLETTA
• Composer: William B. Bradbury
• Meter: 7s
• Key: F Major or modal
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Alternate tunes: #333, 272, or 826.