The Believer's Wish

1 I want not India's pearly shore;
I want the joys of earth no more:
I want to quit each vain delight;
I want to walk with Christ in white.

2 I want to know my Saviour's love;
I want to fix my heart above;
I want more grace to conquer sin;
I want to feel new life within.

3 I want Christ's robe of righteousness;
I want that bright and glorious dress;
I want to lay my own aside;
I want to fly from legal pride.

4 I want to lean on Jesus' breast,
And feel him my eternal rest:
I want the Spirit's purging fire;
More faith, more love to raise me higher.

5 I want with Jesus to sit down;
I long to wear my heav'nly crown;
I want the kingdom promis'd me;
I want no more, O Christ, but thee.


Source: A Collection of Evangelical Hymns #XCV