The Hymnal 1982 699
Jesus, Lover of my soul
- Tune
- aberystwyth
- Author(s)
- Charles Wesley, 1707-1788
- Composer(s)
- Joseph Parry, 1841-1903
- Meter
- 7.7.7.7 D
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1 Jesus, Lover of my soul, let me to thy bosom fly, while the nearer waters roll, while the tempest still is high: hide me, O my Savior, hide, till the storm of life be past; safe into the haven guide, O receive my soul at last.
2 Other refuge have I none, hangs my helpless soul on thee; leave, ah! leave me not alone, still support and comfort me! All my trust on thee is stayed; all my help from thee I bring; cover my defenseless head with the shadow of thy wing.
3 Plenteous grace with thee is found, grace to cleanse from every sin; let the healing streams abound, make and keep me pure within. Thou of life the fountain art, freely let me take of thee: spring thou up within my heart, rise to all eternity.