Book Of Hymns For Public And Private Devotion

By Various

155. S. M. C. Wesley. Presence of Jesus.

1 Not in the name of pride
Or selfishness we're met;
From worldly paths we turn aside,
And worldly thoughts forget.

2 Jesus, we look to thee,
Thy promised presence claim!
Thou in the midst of us shalt be,
Assembled in thy name.

3 Present we know thou art;
But, O, thyself reveal!
Now, Lord, let every bounding heart
Thy peace and gladness feel!

4 O, may thy quickening voice
The death of sin remove;
And bid our inmost souls rejoice
In hope of perfect love!