299 Jesus, who for my transgression

1 Jesus, who for my transgression Didst the shameful cross endure, And didst there the blest possession Of Thy joys to me insure: May my praise be ever telling Of Thy love, all love excelling. 2 Wondrous woes that brought salvation! Wondrous grace to sinners shown! Heaven is wrapt in contemplation Of His love, whom men disown! O my soul! wilt thou disown Him? Wilt not thou, my heart, enthrone Him? 3 Who but He can bless thy weeping? Who but He can soothe thy grief? Only safe beneath His keeping, Thou in Him hast sure relief: To the cross He came to bless thee; Let His love, my soul, possess thee! 4 Lord! each thought and inclination, All my heart and will inspire, That my soul, Thy new creation, Thee may serve with pure desire; Daily Thy great love reviewing, Daily thus my sins subduing!