Scripture Verse

Who is like Thee, glorious in holiness? Exodus 15:11

Introduction

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Thomas O. Chisholm (1866–1960)

Words: Tho­mas O. Chis­holm, in the Young Peo­ple’s Hym­nal, 1897.

Music: Will­iam J. Kirk­pat­rick (🔊 pdf nwc).

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William J. Kirkpatrick (1838–1921)

Lyrics

O to be like Thee! blessèd Re­deem­er,
This is my constant longing and prayer;
Gladly I’ll forfeit all of earth’s treasures,
Jesus, Thy perfect likeness to wear.

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O to be like Thee! O to be like Thee,
Blessèd Re­deem­er, pure as Thou art;
Come in Thy sweetness, come in Thy fullness;
Stamp Thine own image deep on my heart.

O to be like Thee! full of compassion,
Loving, forgiving, tender and kind,
Helping the helpless, cheering the fainting,
Seeking the wandering sinner to find.

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O to be like Thee! lowly in spirit,
Holy and harmless, patient and brave;
Meekly enduring cruel reproaches,
Willing to suffer others to save.

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O to be like Thee! Lord, I am coming
Now to receive anointing divine;
All that I am and have I am bringing,
Lord, from this moment all shall be Thine.

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O to be like Thee! while I am pleading,
Pour out Thy Spi­rit, fill with Thy love;
Make me a temple meet for Thy dwelling,
Fit me for life and Hea­ven above.

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