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720. When, my Saviour, shall I be

1 When, my Saviour, shall I be
Perfectly resigned to thee?
Poor and vile in my own eyes,
Only in thy wisdom wise;

2 Only thee content to know,
Ignorant of all below;
Only guided by thy light,
Only mighty in thy might?

3 Full in my life express
All the hights of holiness;
Sweetly let my spirit prove
All the depths of humble love.

Text Information
First Line: When, my Saviour, shall I be
Author: Charles Wesley
Publication Date: 1886
Topic: The Christian: Trust and Resignation
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: HOLLEY
Composer: George Hews
Meter: 7s
Key: Eā™­ Major
Notes: Now Public Domain. Alternate tunes: #821, 563, or 457.



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