Hymns, #395

Longings - For Growth in Christ

Eng/Kor:395  Chin:298  Span:173  Rus:78  Tag:395  Fra:395  Por:191

Lyrics:Johann C. Lavater
Music:Old English air
Meter:8.6.8.6.D.
Guitar:Capo 1, Eb Major [Sheet Music]

Hymn using same tune: #261

 

 1 

O Jesus Christ, grow Thou in me,

   And all things else recede;

My heart be daily nearer Thee,

   From sin be daily freed.

 

Each day let Thy supporting might

   My weakness still embrace;

My darkness vanish in Thy light,

   Thy life my death efface.

 

 2 

In Thy bright beams which on me fall,

   Fade every evil thought;

That I am nothing, Thou art all,

   I would be daily taught.

 

Each day let Thy supporting might

   My weakness still embrace;

My darkness vanish in Thy light,

   Thy life my death efface.

 

 3 

More of Thy glory let me see,

   Thou Holy, Wise, and True;

I would Thy living image be,

   In joy and sorrow too.

 

Each day let Thy supporting might

   My weakness still embrace;

My darkness vanish in Thy light,

   Thy life my death efface.

 

 4 

Fill me with gladness from above,

   Hold me by strength divine;

Lord, let the glow of Thy great love

   Through all my being shine.

 

Each day let Thy supporting might

   My weakness still embrace;

My darkness vanish in Thy light,

   Thy life my death efface.

 

 5 

Make this poor self grow less and less,

   Be Thou my life and aim;

Oh, make me daily through Thy grace

   More meet to bear Thy name.

 

Each day let Thy supporting might

   My weakness still embrace;

My darkness vanish in Thy light,

   Thy life my death efface.

 
Hymn #395