Christian Songs, Song X

To thee, O Jesus! is my pray'r Who mankind by thy death hast sav'd, And to the holiest of all A new and living way hast pav'd.

2 Rescue me from myself, O Lord; Break Satan's pow'r within my soul; And let not worldly lusts me rule, But by thy spirit them controul.

3 Tho' red as crimson are my sins, Thy blood can make them white as snow; If thou but speak'st the word, then straight My soul shall vanquish'd see its foe.

4 Most precious Faith, thou purchas'd hast, And love which never fades away, And Hope which soars on swiftest wing, Breathing for everlasting day.

5 Teach me thou meek and lowly One, To learn of thee this world to scorn, Thy cross to make my only boast: Humility let me adorn.

6 Let faith of things not seen as yet, And fear of evils slow but sure, And love of truth, and hope of bliss Unmerited, my soul secure.