The Act of Consecration

Verse 1

Come, Saviour, Jesus, from above! Assist me with thy heavenly grace; Empty my heart of earthly love, And for Thyself prepare the place.

Verse 2

O let Thy sacred presence fill, And set my longing spirit free; Which pants to have no other will, But night and day to feast on Thee.

Verse 3

While in this region here below, No other good will I pursue: I'll bid this world of noise and show, With all its glitt'ring snares, adieu.

Verse 4

That path with humble speed I'll seek, In which my Saviour's footsteps shine; Now will I hear, nor will I speak, Of any other love but Thine.

Verse 5

Henceforth may no profane delight Divide this consecrated soul: Possess it thou, who hast the right, As Lord and Master of the whole.

Verse 6

Nothing on earth do I desire, But thy pure love within my breast; This, only this, will I require, And freely give up all the rest.