L.A. Bennett
HOLY, happy separation!
They alone are truly blest
Who from all besides retiring,
And Himself alone desiring
Find in Jesus only rest.
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Jesus calls to separation,
And Himself hath led the way;
His own life the explanation,
His own life the illustration―
Who is ready to obey?
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Blessed Jesus, make us willing,
Thus without the camp to go
Unto Thee in glad subjection.
Unto Thee in Thy rejection,
Unto Thee from all below!
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Separate from all that grieves Thee,
Separate from sinners too;
Yet, like Thee, for sinners caring,
And, like Thee, with sinners bearing,
Asking, “What would Jesus do?”
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Unto Thee! Beloved Master,
Nearer, nearer let us be:
Unto Thee in consecration,
Unto Thee in separation,
Ever, only, unto Thee!