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O to be like Thee! blessed Redeemer;
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| 1. | O to be like Thee! blessed Redeemer; |
| | This is my constant longing and prayer; |
| | Gladly I'll forfeit all of earth's treasures, |
| | Jesus, Thy perfect likeness to wear. |
| | O to be like Thee! O to be like Thee! |
| | Blessed Redeemer, pure as Thou art; |
| | Come in Thy sweetness, come in Thy |
| | fullness; |
| | Stamp Thine own image deep on my heart. |
| 2. | O to be like Thee! full of compassion, |
| | Loving, forgiving, tender and kind, |
| | Helping the helpless, cheering the fainting, |
| | Seeking the wand'ring sinners to find. |
| 3. | O to be like Thee! lowly in spirit, |
| | Holy and harmless, patient and brave; |
| | Meekly enduring cruel reproaches', |
| | Willing to suffer, others to save. |
| 4. | O to be like Thee! Lord, I am coming, |
| | Now to receive th' anointing divine; |
| | All that I am and have I am bringing; |
| | Lord, from this moment all shall be Thine. |
| 5. | O to be like Thee! While I am pleading |
| | Pour out Thy Spirit, fill with Thy love. |
| | Make me a temple meet for Thy dwelling, |
| | Fit for a life which Thou wouldst approve. |