1 

Dear Lord Jesus, precious Jesus,

   Thou hast won each love from me;

Who like Thee — so fair and comely?

   Who like Thee — so sweet and lovely?

Matchless One, unrivaled beauty,

   None can e'er compete with Thee!

 2 

Dear Lord Jesus, precious Jesus,

   Gladly will I hear Thy call;

Since Thy voice my heart hath entered,

   I from all things could but sever;

Void are all my other seekings,

   Every pride hath disappeared.

 3 

Dear Lord Jesus, precious Jesus,

   How can I still stubborn be?

At Thy feet cast all my hard'nings,

   And return with songs and singings;

'Tis my love to be Thy bondslave,

   'Tis my joy to Thee obey.

 4 

Dear Lord Jesus, precious Jesus,

   Thy way only will I choose;

Though in tears while I'm obeying,

   Yet I would not change my standing;

All I long for is Thy pleasure,

   And the peace Thy love would bring.

 5 

Dear Lord Jesus, precious Jesus,

   When Thy presence does depart,

Seems the dawn has lost its traces,

   Hidden are my smiling faces;

All I yearn for is Thy coming

   And Thy presence' sweet embrace.

 6 

Dear Lord Jesus, precious Jesus,

   Can I tell it all to Thee?

Thou my love and satisfaction,

   Thou my everlasting portion;

Thou art all that I desire,

   Nothing else I would pursue.

 7 

Dear Lord Jesus, precious Jesus,

   All I have I give to Thee;

Who like Thee — so fair and comely?

   Who like Thee — so sweet and lovely?

Matchless One, unrivaled beauty,

   None can e'er compete with Thee!