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653. The Branch and the Vine

1 Abide in thee, in that deep love of thine,
My Jesus, Lord, thou Lamb of God divine;
Down, closely down, as living branch with tree,
I would abide, my Lord, my Christ, in thee.

2 Abide in thee, my Saviour God, I know
How love of thine, so vast, in me may flow:
My empty vessel running o’er with joy,
Now overflows to thee without alloy.

3 Abide in thee, nor doubt, nor self, nor sin,
Can e’er prevail with thy blest life within;
Joined to thyself, communing deep, my soul
Knows naught besides its motions to control.

4 Abide in thee, ’tis thus alone I know
The secrets of thy mind ev'n while below;
All joy and peace, and knowledge of thy Word,
All power and fruit, and service for the Lord.

Text Information
First Line: Abide in thee, in that deep love of thine
Title: The Branch and the Vine
Language: English
Publication Date: 1884
Topic: Abide with Me; Backsliding; Christians: Conflicts (5 more...)
Notes: Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: BATTELL
Meter: 10s
Key: E♭ Major



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