J. C. Lavater; H. B. Smith, Tr.

C.M.

O JESUS Christ, grow Thou in me,

And all things else recede!

My heart be daily nearer Thee,

From sin be daily freed.

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Each day let Thy supporting might

My weakness still embrace;

My darkness vanish in Thy light,

Thy life my death efface.

3

In Thy bright beams which on me fall,

Fade every evil thought;

That I am nothing, Thou art all,

I would be daily taught.

4

More of Thy glory let me see.

Thou Holy, Wise, and True!

I would Thy living image be,

In joy and sorrow too.

5

Fill me with gladness from above,

Hold me by strength Divine;

Lord, let the glow of Thy great love.

Through my whole being shine.

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Make this poor self grow less and less,

Be Thou my life and aim;

Oh, make me daily through Thy grace,

More meet to bear Thy name!