O, Jesus, Jesus

Verse 1

O Jesus, Jesus, dearest Lord! Forgive me if I say, For very love, Thy sacred name A thousand times a day.

Chorus

O Jesus, Lord, with me abide; I rest in Thee, whate’er betide; Thy gracious smile is my reward; I love, I love Thee, Lord!

Verse 2

I love Thee so I know not how My transports to control; Thy love is like a burning fire Within my very soul.

Verse 3

Burn, burn, O love, within my heart, Burn fiercely night and day, Till all the dross of earthly loves Is burned, and burned away.

Verse 4

O light in darkness, joy in grief, O heav’n begun on earth; Jesus, my love, my treasure, who Can tell what Thou art worth?

Verse 5

What limit is there to this love? Thy flight, where wilt Thou stay? On, on! our Lord is sweeter far Today than yesterday.