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Hymn 258

Jesus, Lover of my soul

Meter: 7.7.7.7.D.

Scripture: Psalm 61:4

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 Saviour, 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 defenceless head

With the shadow of Thy wing.

3

Thou, O Christ, art all I want,

More than all in Thee I find;

Raise the fallen, cheer the faint,

Heal the sick, and lead the blind:

Just and holy is Thy name;

I am all unrighteousness;

False and full of sin I am,

Thou art full of truth and grace.

4

Plenteous grace with Thee is found,

Grace to cover all my 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.