O Jesus Christ, grow Thou in me
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C.M. 1 O Jesus Christ, grow Thou in me, And all things else recede! My heart be daily nearer Thee, From sin be daily freed. 2 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. 6 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! J.C. Lavater