276 Here behold me, as I cast me
1 Here behold me, as I cast me
At Thy throne, O glorious King!
Sorrows thronging, childlike longing,
Son of Man, to Thee I bring.
Let me find Thee,
Let me find Thee!
Me, a poor and worthless thing:
2 Look upon me, Lord, I pray Thee,
Let Thy Spirit dwell in mine;
Thou hast sought me, Thou hast bought me,
Only Thee to know I pine.
Let me find Thee!
Take my heart, and own me Thine!
3 Naught I ask for, naught I strive for,
But Thy grace so rich and free;
That Thou givest whom Thou lovest,
And who truly cleave to Thee.
Let me find Thee!
He hath all things who hath Thee.
4 Earthly treasure, mirth and pleasure,
Glorious name, or golden hoard,
Are but weary, void and dreary,
To the heart that longs for God.
Let me find Thee!
I am Thine, O mighty Lord!
Text Information
- Author
- J. Neander, 1677
- Translator
- Miss C. Winkworth, 1858
Tune Information
- Name
- Jeg er rede til at bede
- Meter
- 8, 7. 6l.
- Source
- Darmstadt-Gesangbuch, 1698