479 Lord Jesus, by Thy passion,

1 Lord Jesus, by Thy passion, To Thee I make my prayer; Thou who in mercy smitest, Have mercy, Lord, and spare. 2 O wash me in the fountain That flowed from Thy side! O clothe me in the raiment Thy blood hath purified! 3 O hold Thou up my goings, And lead from strength to strength, That unto Thee in Zion I may appear at length! 4 O hearken to my knocking, And open wide the door, That I may enter freely And never leave Thee more! 5 O bring me, loving Jesus, To that most blessed place, Where angels and archangels Look ever on Thy face; 6 Where gladsome Hallelujahs Unceasingly resound; Where martyrs, now triumphant, Walk robed in white and crowned! 7 O make my spirit worthy To join that ransomed throng O teach my lips to utter That everlasting song! 8 O give that last, best blessing, That even saints can know, To follow in Thy footsteps Wherever Thou dost go! 9 Not wisdom, might, or glory, I ask to win above; I ask for Thee, Thee only, O Thou eternal Love!