Lord Jesus, think on me

Lord Jesus, think on me,
and purge away my sin;
from harmful passions set me free,
and make me pure within.

Lord Jesus, think on me,
with care and woe oppressed;
let me thy loving servant be,
and taste thy promised rest.

Lord Jesus, think on me,
nor let me go astray;
through darkness and perplexity
point thou the heavenly way.

Lord Jesus, think on me,
that, when the flood is passed,
I may the eternal brightness see,
and share thy joy at last.

Lord Jesus, think on me,
that I may sing above
to Father, Holy Ghost and thee
the songs of praise and love.

Words: Synesius of Cyrene, fifth century;
trans. Allen William Chatfield, 1875

Music: Southwell, St. Paul's, St. Andrew, St. Bride

Meter: SM

Website compiled by Steve Benner, 1999-2003.