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Enos E. Dowling Hymnal Collection

Hymn: Here behold me as I cast me (FL)

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

Lyics

Here 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.