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Text:Lord Jesus, Think on Me
Author:Synesius of Cyrene (c.375-430)
Translator:Allen W. Chatfield (1808-1896)
Tune:SOUTHWELL (Daman)

504. Lord Jesus, Think on Me

1 Lord Jesus, think on me, And purge away my sin;
From earth-born passions set me free, And make me pure within.

2 Lord Jesus, think on me, With care and woe oppressed;
Let me Thy loving servant be, And taste Thy promised rest.

3 Lord Jesus, think on me, Nor let me go astray;
Through darkness and perplexity Point Thou the heavenly way.

4 Lord Jesus, think on me, That I may sing above
To Father, Spirit, and to Thee, The strains of praise and love.

Text Information
First Line: Lord Jesus, think on me, And purge away my sin
Title: Lord Jesus, Think on Me
Author: Synesius of Cyrene (c.375-430)
Translator: Allen W. Chatfield (1808-1896)
Meter: S.M.
Publication Date: 1985
Topic: Christan Life: Meditation and Prayer
Tune Information
Name: SOUTHWELL (Daman)
Meter: S.M.
Incipit: 13322 11334 45577
Key: e minor or modal
Source: Adapt. from Damon's Psalmes, 1579



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