J. C. Lavater; H. B. Smith, Tr.
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.
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In Thy bright beams which on me fall,
Fade every evil thought;
That I am nothing, Thou art all,
I would be daily taught.
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More of Thy glory let me see.
Thou Holy, Wise, and True!
I would Thy living image be,
In joy and sorrow too.
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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!