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O Jesus, Jesus, dearest Lord! Forgive me if I say, For very love, Thy sacred name A thousand times a day. |
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O Jesus, Lord, with me abide; I rest in Thee, whate'er betide; Thy gracious smile is my reward; I love, I love Thee, Lord! |
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I love Thee so I know not how My transports to control; Thy love is like a burning fire Within my very soul. |
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O Jesus, Lord, with me abide; I rest in Thee, whate'er betide; Thy gracious smile is my reward; I love, I love Thee, Lord! |
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For Thou to me art all in all; My honor and my wealth; My heart's desire, my body's strength, My soul's eternal health. |
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O Jesus, Lord, with me abide; I rest in Thee, whate'er betide; Thy gracious smile is my reward; I love, I love Thee, Lord! |
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Burn, burn, O love, within my heart, Burn fiercely night and day, Till all the dross of earthly loves Is burned, and burned away. |
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O Jesus, Lord, with me abide; I rest in Thee, whate'er betide; Thy gracious smile is my reward; I love, I love Thee, Lord! |
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O light in darkness, joy in grief, O heaven's life on earth; Jesus, my love, my treasure, who Can tell what Thou art worth? |
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O Jesus, Lord, with me abide; I rest in Thee, whate'er betide; Thy gracious smile is my reward; I love, I love Thee, Lord! |
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What limit is there to this love? Thy flight, where wilt Thou stay? On, on! Our Lord is sweeter far Today than yesterday. |
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O Jesus, Lord, with me abide; I rest in Thee, whate'er betide; Thy gracious smile is my reward; I love, I love Thee, Lord! |