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Jesus whom Thy Church doth own
As her Head and King alone,
Bless me Thy poor member too;
And Thy Spirit's influence give
That to Thee henceforth I live,
Daily Thou my strength renew.
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Let Thy living Spirit flow
Through Thy members all below,
With its warmth and power divine;
Scatter'd far apart they dwell,
Yet in every land, full well,
Lord, Thou knowest who is Thine.
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Those who serve Thee I would serve,
Never from their union swerve,
Here I cry before Thy face:
"Zion, God give thee good speed,
Christ thy footsteps ever lead,
Make thee steadfast in His ways!"
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Save her from the world her foe,
Satan quickly overthrow,
Cast him down beneath her feet;
Through the Spirit slay within
Love of ease, the world, and sin,
Let her find Thee only sweet.
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Those o'er whom Thy billows roll
Strengthen Thou to leave their soul
In Thy hands, for Thou art Love;
Make them through their bitter pain
Pure from pride and sinful stain,
Fix their hopes and hearts above.
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Unto all Thyself impart,
Fashion'd after Thine own heart
Make Thy children like to Thee;
Humble, pure, and calm, and still,
Loving, single as Thy will,
And as Thou wouldst have them be.
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And from those I love, I pray,
Turn not, Lord, Thy face away,
Hear me while for them I plead;
Be Thou their Eternal Friend,
Unto each due blessing send,
For Thou knowest all they need.
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Ah Lord, at this gracious hour
Visit all their souls with power;
Let Thy gladness in them shine;
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Draw them with Thy love away
From vain pleasures of a day,
Make them wholly ever Thine.
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Dearly were we purchased, Lord,
When Thy blood for us was pour'd;
Think, O Christ, we are Thine own!
Hold me, guide me, as a child,
Through the battle, through the wild,
Leave me nevermore alone.
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Till at last I meet on high
With the faithful host who cry
Hallelujah night and day;
Pure from stain we there shall see
Thee in us, and us in Thee,
And be one in Thee for aye.
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