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Jesus, Lover of My Soul

Charles Wesley (1740) • English

Primary Scripture: Exodus 33:22

Verse 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 is past; safe into the haven guide, O receive my soul at last!

Verse 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.

Verse 3

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.

Scripture References

Reference 5

  • 1-samuel 22:3-7

Reference 6

  • 2-samuel 22:3-7

Reference 7

  • psalms 5

Reference 9

  • psalms 9:9-10

Reference 10

  • psalms 16
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