1 Jesus, my Advocate above,
My Friend before the throne of love,
If now for me prevails thy prayer,
If now I find thee pleading there,

2 Do thou the secret wish convey
That prompts my wayward heart to pray;
Hear, and my weak petition join,
Almighty Advocate, to thine.

3 Jesus, my heart's desire obtain,
My earnest suit present, and gain;
My fullness of corruption show;
The knowledge of myself bestow.

4 My sovereign Lord, to thee I cry;
Without thy mercy I must die:
My life, my only heaven thou art;
O may I feel thee in my heart!