The Sacred Harp: the best collection of sacred songs, hymns, odes, and anthems ever offered the singing public for general use (1991 rev.) 39b. Blest Jesus, while in mortal flesh

The Sacred Harp‎#39b

Text:	Blest Jesus, while in mortal flesh
Author:	Philip Doddridge
Tune:	SHARPSBURG
Composer:	J. P. Reese
Composer:	J. A. Shell

1 Blest Jesus while in mortal flesh
I hold my frail abode
Still would my spirit rest on Thee,
My Savior and my God.

2 On Thy dear cross I fix my eyes,
My trust on Thee complete,
Till love dissolves my inmost soul
At my Redeemer’s feet.

3 Be dead my heart, to worldly charms,
Be dead to ev’ry sin;
And tell the boldest foe without
That Jesus reigns within.

Text Information
First Line:	Blest Jesus, while in mortal flesh
Author:	Philip Doddridge (1755)
Meter:	C.M.
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1991