Scripture Verse

He is able…to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by Him. Hebrews 7:25

Introduction

Words: Rose M. Will­iams, 1891.

Music: Black­fri­ars Will­iam J. Kirk­pat­rick, 1891 (🔊 pdf nwc).

If you know where to get a good pho­to of Will­iams (head & shoul­ders, at least 200×300 pix­els),

portrait
William J. Kirkpatrick (1838–1921)

Lyrics

I am coming, Je­sus, Sav­ior,
Weary of indwelling sin;
Struggling, wrestling, and suppressing
Fail to give me rest within.

Refrain

Jesus, Je­sus, blessèd Je­sus!
Thou hast now this heart of mine,
Keep it ever pure and holy,
May my will be always Thine.

Now I cease my vain endeavor;
Thou alone canst set me free;
Laying all upon Thine altar,
To the cleansing fount I flee.

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Sinking, sinking; lower, lower,
’Neath the flow of cleansing blood;
Nothing knowing, all forsaking,
Wholly swallowed up in God!

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Rising higher, and still higher,
Lost in regions of delight!
No more doubting, no more sinning,
No more shadows, no more night.

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Oh, the boundless love of Je­sus!
How it fills and thrills my soul!
Now I have the full assurance,
As I near the heav’nly goal.

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