Author: J. Scheffler Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnary #169 (1913) Lyrics: 1 Jesus, Jesus, come to me;
How my soul longs after Thee!
When, my best, my dearest friend.
Shall our separation end?
2 Lord, my longings never cease;
Without Thee I find no peace;
'Tis my constant cry to Thee,--
Jesus, Jesus, come to me!
3 Mean the joys of earth appear,
All below is dark and drear;
Naught but Thy beloved voice
Can my wretched heart rejoice.
4 Thou alone, my gracious Lord,
Art my shield and great reward;
All my hope, my Savior Thou,--
To Thy sovereign will I bow.
5 Come, and dwell within my heart;
Purge its sin, and heal its smart;
See, I ever cry to Thee,--
Jesus, Jesus, come to me!
6 Patiently I wait Thy day;
For this gift alone I pray,
That, when death shall visit me,
Thou my light and life wilt be. Topics: The Church Year Third Sunday in Advent; The Church Year Third Sunday in Advent; Love to God and the Savior Tune Title: [Jesus, Jesus, come to me]
Jesus, Jesus, come to me