Hymnal: The Christian Hymn Book
Date: 1865
Compiler: Alexander Campbell
Publisher/Printer: Central Book Concern
First Line: Here behold me as I cast me
Topic: The New Life/Temptations and Conflicts
Writer: Joachim Neander
Composer:
Meter: 8s 7s and 4
Tune:
Hymn Number: 891
Page Number: 528, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsHere behold me, as I cast me
At thy throne, O glorious King!
Tears fast thronging, child-like longing,
Son of Man, to thee I bring.
Let me find thee-
Me, a poor and worthless thing.
Look upon me, Lord. I pray thee;
Let thy Spirit dwell in mine;
Thou hast sought me, thou hast bought me;
Only thee to know I pine;
Let me find thee-
Take my heart and grant me thine.
Nought I ask for, nought I strive for,
But thy grace, so rich and free,
That thou givest whom thou lovest,
And who truly cleave to thee;
Let me find thee-
He hath all things who hath thee.
Earthly treasure, mirth and pleasure,
Glourious name or richest hoard
Are but weary, void, and dreary,
To the heart that longs for God:
Let me find thee-
I am ready, mighty Lord.