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Let Come Come Closer to Thee, Jesus

Father Ignatius (1883) • English

Primary Scripture: John 13:23

Verse 1

Let me come closer to Thee, Jesus, Oh, closer day by day; Let me lean harder on Thee, Jesus, Yes, harder all the way.

Verse 2

Let me show forth Thy beauty, Jesus, Like sunshine on the hills! Oh, let my lips pour forth Thy sweetness In joyous, sparkling rills!

Verse 3

Yes, like a fountain, precious Jesus, Make me and let me be; Keep me and use me daily, Jesus, For Thee, for only Thee.

Verse 4

In all my heart and will, O Jesus, Be altogether King! Make me a loyal subject, Jesus, To Thee in every thing.

Verse 5

Thirsting and hung'ring for Thee, Jesus, With blessed hunger here, Looking for home on Zion's mountain, No thirst, no hunger there. Amen.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • john 13:23
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