Hymnal: The Christian Hymn Book
Date: 1865
Compiler: Alexander Campbell
Publisher/Printer: Central Book Concern
First Line: Jesus my strength my hope
Topic: The Church/Prayer and Social Meetings
Writer: C Wesley
Composer:
Meter: SM
Tune:
Hymn Number: 567
Page Number: 343, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsJesus, my strength, my hope,
On thee I cast my care,
With humble confidence look up,
And know thou hear'st my prayer.
Give me on thee to wait,
Till I can all things do;
On thee almighty to create,
Almighty to renew.
I want a sober mind,
A self-renouncing will,
That tramples down, and casts behind
The baits of pleasing ill;
A soul injured to pain,
To hardships, grief, and loss;
Bold to take up, firm to sustain
The consecrated cross;
I want a godly fear,
A quick-discerning eye,
That looks to thee when sin is near,
And sees the tempter fly;
A spirit still prepared,
And armed with jealous care,
For ever standing on its guard,
And watching unto prayer.