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!