Tune: Aberystwyth
(\'Jesu, lover of my soul\')
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Why should you love me, O Lord?
Yet you do say by your word
All who come to you, you shall
Them receive, they shall fare well
Putting faith and trust in you
You each, every heart do view
Look upon me, and forgive
By your pardon I do live
Why, what need of all mankind?
We all sure in Christ may find
Pardon for our sins, Christ paid
He for us His life down laid
Help us Lord, not miss your way
We are your witnesses, pray
We for souls to come to you
Find in you their life anew
Onward, focusing here sure
On your mercies evermore
Show us your love, grace, that we
Temples of your Spirit be
To know your will, every one
Your plans for us through your Son
Redeemed by Him, we Him praise
Thankful to Him all our days