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Abide in Thee! in that deep love of Thine,
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| 1. | Abide in Thee! in that deep love of Thine, |
| | My Jesus, Lord, Thou Lamb of God divine, |
| | Down, closely down, as living branch with |
| | tree, |
| | I would abide, my Lord, my Christ, in Thee. |
| 2. | Abide in Thee! my Savior God, I know |
| | How love of Thine so vast in me may flow, |
| | My empty vessel, running o'er with joy, |
| | Must overflow to Thee without alloy. |
| 3. | Abide in Thee! nor doubt, nor self, nor sin, |
| | Can e'er prevail with Thy blest life within; |
| | Joined to Thyself, communing deep, my soul |
| | Know naught besides its motions to control. |
| 4. | Abide in Thee! 'tis thus I only know |
| | The secrets of Thy mind e'en while below- |
| | All joy and peace, and knowledge of Thy |
| | word, |
| | All pow'r and fruit, and service for the Lord. |