Verse 1

THOU, Jesu, Thou my breast inspire, And touch my lips with hallowed fire, And loose a stammering infant’s tongue; Prepare the vessel of Thy grace, Adorn me with the robes of praise, And mercy shall be all my song: Mercy for all who know not God, Mercy for all in Jesu’s blood, Mercy, that earth and heaven transcends; Love, that o’erwhelms the saints in light, The length, and breadth, and depth, and height Of love divine, which never ends!

Verse 2

A faithful witness of Thy grace, Well may I fill the allotted space, And answer all Thy great design; Walk in the works by thee prepared; And find annexed the vast reward, The crown of righteousness divine. When I have lived to Thee alone, Pronounce the welcome word: Well done! And let me take my place above, Enter into my Master’s joy, And all eternity employ In praise, and ecstasy, and love.

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