Dear Lord Jesus, precious Jesus

Dear Lord Jesus

precious Jesus

Thou hast won each love from me;

Who like Thee—so fair and comely?

Who like Thee—so sweet and lovely?

Matchless One

unrivaled beauty

None can e’er compete with Thee!

Dear Lord Jesus

precious Jesus

Gladly will I hear Thy call;

Since Thy voice my heart hath entered

I from all things could but sever;

Void are all my other seekings

Every pride hath disappeared.

Dear Lord Jesus

precious Jesus

How can I still stubborn be?

At Thy feet cast all my hard’nings

And return with songs and singings;

’Tis my love to be Thy bondslave

’Tis my joy to Thee obey.

Dear Lord Jesus

precious Jesus

Thy way only will I choose;

Though in tears while I’m obeying

Yet I would not change my standing;

All I long for is Thy pleasure

And the peace Thy love would bring.

Dear Lord Jesus

precious Jesus

When Thy presence does depart

Seems the dawn has lost its traces

Hidden are my smiling faces;

All I yearn for is Thy coming

And Thy presence’ sweet embrace.

Dear Lord Jesus

precious Jesus

Can I tell it all to Thee?

Thou my love and satisfaction

Thou my everlasting portion;

Thou art all that I desire

Nothing else I would pursue.

Dear Lord Jesus

precious Jesus

All I have I give to Thee;

Who like Thee—so fair and comely?

Who like Thee—so sweet and lovely?

Matchless One

unrivaled beauty

None can e’er compete with Thee!