One Hundred Holy Songs, Carols, and Sacred Ballads Original, and suitable for music [by Jean Ingelow] |
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[I am dead with Thee, and I remain] |
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[I am dead with Thee, and I remain]
“If we be dead with Him, we shall also live with Him.”
I am dead with Thee, and I remain
Buried, dark beneath the covering clod;
In my heart, O Master, rise again,
And ascend, as in my sight, to God.
Buried, dark beneath the covering clod;
In my heart, O Master, rise again,
And ascend, as in my sight, to God.
In that great way draw me up and guide;
Tell my soul Thou wilt not her forsake;
While I follow, near to me abide,
Else O how shall I that journey make?
Tell my soul Thou wilt not her forsake;
While I follow, near to me abide,
Else O how shall I that journey make?
It is long as life, and I am weak;
It is great, as all Thy counsels tell;
Very glorious, high and far to seek
Lies the goal,—O gird me for it well.
It is great, as all Thy counsels tell;
Very glorious, high and far to seek
Lies the goal,—O gird me for it well.
All my burdens I must cast on Thee.
Use my riches for Thyself, and wear
Thou mine honours. Jesu, bear for me
My deep griefs, and carry, Lord, my care.
Use my riches for Thyself, and wear
Thou mine honours. Jesu, bear for me
My deep griefs, and carry, Lord, my care.
Now must I set forth, nor doubt, nor wait,
Great Forerunner to Thy glory pass'd;
Thou hast pardon'd; through the golden gate
O receive me to Thy home at last.
Great Forerunner to Thy glory pass'd;
Thou hast pardon'd; through the golden gate
O receive me to Thy home at last.
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