Come, Jesus, Reign in Me

H. R. Jeffrey • English

Primary Scripture: John 14:23

Verse 1

For perfect love I long have groaned, I would be wholly Thine; Yes, I would have the Lord enthroned In this poor heart of mine.

Chorus

Come, Jesus, reign in me, My heart Thy throne shall be; Oh, tarry in Thy throne, ’Tis Thine, and Thine alone.

Verse 2

All foes cast out, let this poor heart Be filled with love divine; Securely fixed, no more to part From this poor heart of mine.

Chorus

Come, Jesus, reign in me, My heart Thy throne shall be; Oh, tarry in Thy throne, ’Tis Thine, and Thine alone.

Verse 3

Let perfect love my portion be, To Thee my all resign; O Holy One, come dwell in me, And rule this heart of mine.

Chorus

Come, Jesus, reign in me, My heart Thy throne shall be; Oh, tarry in Thy throne, ’Tis Thine, and Thine alone.

Verse 4

No earthly language can express The love in Christ I find ’Tis boundless and it’s measureless, In this poor heart of mine.

Chorus

Come, Jesus, reign in me, My heart Thy throne shall be; Oh, tarry in Thy throne, ’Tis Thine, and Thine alone.

Scripture References

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