23*. O Jesus, Precious Savior
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by J.N. Darby, 1856
O Jesus, precious Savior,
Oh when wilt Thou return?
Our hearts with woe familiar,
To Thee, our Master, turn.
“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.” (Luke 2:11)
“Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner.” (1 Peter 2:7)
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Our woe is Thine, Lord Jesus,
But woe and joy all lead us
To Thee we look, Lord Jesus,
To Thee whose love we know,
We wait the power that frees us
From bondage, sin and woe.
“Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.” (Hebrews 12:2)
We look for Thine appearing,
Thy presence here to bless,
We greet the day that’s nearing,
When all this woe shall cease.
But, oh, for us, blest Savior,
How brighter far the lot,
To see Thee who’st so loved us,
Whose grace at first had moved us
To taste and know Thy love.
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With Thee, O Lord, forever,
Our souls shall be content,
Nor act nor thought shall ever
Full joy with Thee prevent.
Oh come, then, soon, Lord Jesus,
In patience still we wait,
Await the power that frees us —
Our longed-for heavenly seat.
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