JESUS, all-atoning Lamb, Thine, and only thine, I am; Take my body, spirit,...
Verse 1
JESUS, all-atoning Lamb, Thine, and only thine, I am; Take my body, spirit, soul; Only thou possess the whole.
Verse 2
Thou my one thing needful be; Let me ever cleave to thee; Let me choose the better part; Let me give thee all my heart.
Verse 3
Fairer than the sons of men, Do not let me turn again, Leave the fountain-head of bliss, Stoop to creature-happiness.
Verse 4
Whom have I on earth below? Thee, and only thee, I know; Whom have I in heaven but thee? Thou art all in all to me.
Verse 5
All my treasure is above, All my riches is thy love: Who the worth of love can tell? Infinite, unsearchable!
Verse 6
Thou, O love, my portion art: Lord, thou know'st my simple heart! Other comforts I despise, Love be all my paradise.
Verse 7
Nothing else can I require, Love fills up my whole desire; All thy other gifts remove, Still thou giv'st me all in love!