The Hymnal 1982 641
Lord Jesus, think on me
- Tune
- southwell
- Author(s)
- Synesius of Cyrene, 375?-414?; Allen William Chatfield, 1808-1896
- Meter
- 6.6.8.6
- Tune Source(s)
- Daman's Psalter, 1579; Hymnal 1982 (adapt.)
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1 Lord Jesus, think on me, and purge away my sin; from harmful passions set me free, and make me pure within.
2 Lord Jesus, think on me, with care and woe oppressed; let me thy loving servant be, and taste thy promised rest.
3 Lord Jesus, think on me, nor let me go astray; through darkness and perplexity point thou the heavenly way.
4 Lord Jesus, think on me, that, when the flood is passed, I may the eternal brightness see, and share thy joy at last.