Jesus, lover of my soul
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{title: Jesus, Lover of My Soul}
{key: C}
{verse}
[C]Jesus, [Am]lover of my [F]soul,
[G]Let me to thy [C]bosom [F]fly;
[C]While the nearer [Am]waters [F]roll,
[G]While the tempest [C]still is [F]high:
[C]Hide me, O my [Am]Saviour, [F]hide,
[G]Till the storm of [C]life be [F]past;
[C]Safe into the [Am]haven [F]guide,
[G]O receive my [C]soul at [F]last!
{verse}
[C]Other refuge [Am]have I [F]none,
[G]Hangs my helpless [C]soul on [F]thee,
[C]Leave, ah! leave me [Am]not a[F]lone,
[G]Still support and [C]comfort [F]me:
[C]All my trust on [Am]thee is [F]stay'd;
[G]All my help from [C]thee I [F]bring;
[C]Cover my de[F]fenceless [C]head
[G]With the shadow of [C]thy [F]wing.
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[C]Plenteous grace with [Am]thee is [F]found,
[G]Grace to cover [C]all my [F]sin;
[C]Let the healing [Am]streams a[F]bound,
[G]Make and keep me [C]pure with[F]in:
[C]Thou of life the [Am]fountain [F]art;
[G]Freely let me [C]take of [F]thee;
[C]Spring thou up [Am]within my [F]heart,
[G]Rise to all e[C]terni[F]ty.
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Jesus, lover of my soul,
Let me to thy bosom fly
While the nearer waters roll,
While the tempest still is high:
Hide me, O my Saviour, hide,
Till the storm of life be past;
Safe into the haven guide,
O receive my soul at last!
Other refuge have I none,
Hangs my helpless soul on thee,
Leave, ah! leave me not alone,
Still support and comfort me:
All my trust on thee is stay'd;
All my help from thee I bring;
Cover my defenceless head
With the shadow of thy wing.
Plenteous grace with thee is found,
Grace to cover all my sin;
Let the healing streams abound,
Make and keep me pure within:
Thou of life the fountain art;
Freely let me take of thee;
Spring thou up within my heart,
Rise to all eternity.
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About This Hymn
"Jesus, Lover of My Soul" is a Christian hymn written by Charles Wesley in 1740. Wesley, known for his prolific hymn writing, penned this piece during a time of personal and spiritual reflection. The hymn was written in response to Wesley's desire to convey deep, personal devotion to Christ, especially in the face of life's trials and challenges. The original context of the hymn is believed to be Wesley’s own feelings of distress and his yearning for Christ's protective love during a period of personal illness. It reflects themes of refuge, salvation, and God's constant care, serving as a heartfelt plea for divine protection and love. Its lyrical beauty and powerful message have made it one of the most beloved hymns in Christian worship, resonating with those who seek comfort and reassurance in their faith. The hymn has endured through centuries, with its enduring relevance in Christian liturgy and devotional life.