Hymnal: The Christian Hymn-Book
Date: 1815
Compiler: John Thompson et al
Publisher/Printer: Looker and Wallace
First Line: Jesus since still the same thou art
Topic: Supplication
Writer: <no first name given> <no last name given>
Composer:
Tune:
Hymn Number: 54
Page Number: 048, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsJesus, since still the same thou art,
Since all thy promises are sure,
Set up thy kingdom in my heart,
And make me rich, for I am poor.
To me be grace and mercy given,
And fit me for the joys of heaven.
Thou hast pronounc'd the mourners blest,
And lo! for thee I weep and mourn;
I cannot, no, I will not rest,
Till thou, my only rest, return;
Till thou, the Prince of Peace appear,
And I receive the Comforter.
Where is the blessedness bestow'd
On all that hunger after thee?
I hunger now, I thirst for God,
See the poor fainting sinner, see;
Lord, fill me with thy righteousness,
And bless my soul with endless peace.
Ah! Lord, since thou art in my sighs,
Then hear thyself within me pray;
Hear in my heart thy Spirit's cries,
Mark what my longing soul would say;
Answer the deep unutter'd groan,
And show that thou and I are one.
Shine on thy work, disperse the gloom,
Open mine eyes that I may see;
Say to my soul, "thy light is come,
"Glory divine is risen on thee,
"Thy portion is the God of heaven,
"His grace to thee is freely given."
Lord, I believe thy promise sure,
And trust thou wilt not long delay;
Hungry, and sorrowful, and poor,
Upon thy word myself I stay;
Into thy hands my all resign,
Hoping to be forever thine.