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Text:Jesus, we are far away
Author:Rev. Thomas Benson Pollock (1836-1896)
Tune:AGNES
Composer:Edward Bunnett (1834-1923)

238. Jesus, we are far away

1 Jesus, we are far away
From the light of heavenly day;
Lost in paths of sin we stray:
Lord, in mercy hear us.

2 Help us to bewail our sin,
And, in heavenly strength, begin
Daily victories to win:
Lord, in mercy hear us.

3 May Thy wisdom be our guide,
Comfort, rest, and peace provide
Near to Thy protecting side:
Lord, in mercy hear us.

4 Fix our hearts on things on high;
Let no evil thoughts come nigh;
Purge from sin our memory:
Lord, in mercy hear us.

5 May Thy grace within the soul
Nature’s waywardness control,
Guiding toward the heavenly goal:
Lord, in mercy hear us.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: Jesus, we are far away
Author: Rev. Thomas Benson Pollock (1836-1896)
Meter: 7. 7. 7. 6.
Publication Date: 1950
Topic: The Life in Christ: Penitence and Confession; Confession; Penitence and Confession
Copyright: Words used by permission of the Vicar of St. Albans, Birmingham.
Tune Information
Name: AGNES
Composer: Edward Bunnett (1834-1923)
Meter: 7. 7. 7. 6.
Key: E♭ Major



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