Verse 1

OBJECT of my first desire, Jesus, crucified for me; All to happiness aspire, Only to be found in Thee.

Verse 2

Thee to praise, and Thee to know, Constitute our bliss below; Thee to see, and Thee to love, Constitute our bliss above.

Verse 3

Lord, it is not life to live, If Thy presence Thou deny; Lord, if Thou Thy presence give, ’Tis no longer death to die.

Verse 4

Source and giver of repose, Singly from Thy smile it flows, Peace and happiness are Thine; Mine they are, if Thou art mine

Verse 5

Let me but Thyself possess - Total sum of happiness - Real bliss I then shall prove, Heaven below and heaven above. Amen

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