O Jesus Christ, grow Thou in me

O Jesus Christ

grow Thou in me

And all things else recede;

My heart be daily nearer Thee

From sin be daily freed.

Each day let Thy supporting might

My weakness still embrace;

My darkness vanish in Thy light

Thy life my death efface.

In Thy bright beams which on me fall

Fade every evil thought;

That I am nothing

Thou art all

I would be daily taught.

More of Thy glory let me see

Thou Holy

Wise

and True;

I would Thy living image be

In joy and sorrow too.

Fill me with gladness from above

Hold me by strength divine;

Lord

let the glow of Thy great love

Through all my being shine.

Make this poor self grow less and less

Be Thou my life and aim;

Oh

make me daily through Thy grace

More meet to bear Thy name.