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