Jesus Lord, I’m captured by Thy beauty

lyricist: R. K.
Composer: Oscar Ahnfeldt

Jesus Lord

I’m captured by Thy beauty

All my heart to Thee I open wide;

Now set free from all religious duty

Only let me in Thyself abide.

As I’m gazing here upon Thy glory

Fill my heart with radiancy divine;

Saturate me

Lord

I now implore Thee

Mingle now Thy Spirit

Lord

with mine.

Shining One—how clear the sky above me!

Son of Man

I see Thee on the throne!

Holy One

the flames of God consume me

Till my being glows with Thee alone.

Lord

when first I saw Thee in Thy splendor

All self-love and glory sank in shame;

Now my heart its love and praises render

Tasting all the sweetness of Thy name.

Precious Lord

my flask of alabaster

Gladly now I break in love for Thee;

I anoint Thy head

Beloved Master;

Lord

behold

I’ve saved the best for Thee.

Dearest Lord

I waste myself upon Thee;

Loving Thee

I’m deeply satisfied.

Love outpoured from hidden depths within me

Costly oil

dear Lord

I would provide.

My Beloved

come on spices’ mountain;

How I yearn to see Thee face to face.

Drink

dear Lord

from my heart’s flowing fountain

Till I rest fore’er in Thine embrace.

Not alone

O Lord

do I adore Thee

But with all the saints as Thy dear Bride;

Quickly come

our love is waiting for Thee;

Jesus Lord

Thou wilt be satisfied.

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