Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, HE IS THY LIFE, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL


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HE IS THY LIFE, by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: Jesus, thy life is mine
Last Line: Thy life from mine.
Subject(s): Jesus Christ


JESUS, Thy life is mine!
Dwell evermore in me;
And let me see
That nothing can untwine
My life from Thine.

Thy life in me be shown!
Lord, I would henceforth seek
To think and speak
Thy thoughts, Thy words alone;
No more my own.

Thy love, Thy joy, Thy peace,
Continuously impart
Unto my heart;
Fresh springs, that never cease
But still increase.

The blest reality
Of resurrection power,
Thy Church's dower,
Life more abundantly,
Lord, give to me!

Thy fullest gift, O Lord,
Now at Thy feet I claim,
Through Thy dear name!
And touch the rapturous chord
Of praise forth poured.

Jesus, my life is Thine,
And evermore shall be
Hidden in Thee!
For nothing can untwine
Thy life from mine.





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