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John Wesley (1703-1791)

JESU, shall I never be Firmly grounded upon thee? Never by thy work abide,...

John Wesley (1703-1791)
13 Verses Steadfast Faith
Verse 1
JESU, shall I never be Firmly grounded upon thee? Never by thy work abide, Never in thy wounds reside?
Verse 2
O how wavering is my mind, Tossed about with every wind! O how quickly doth my heart From the living God depart!
Verse 3
Jesu, let my nature feel, Thou art God unchangeable: JAH, JEHOVAH, great I AM, Speak into my soul thy name.
Verse 4
Grant that every moment I May believe, and feel thee nigh; Steadfastly behold thy face, Stablished with abiding grace.
Verse 5
Plant, and root, and fix in me All the mind that was in thee; Settled peace I then shall find; Jesu's is a quiet mind.
Verse 6
Anger I no more shall feel, Always even, always still, Meekly on my God reclined; Jesu's is a gentle mind.
Verse 7
I shall suffer and fulfil All my Father's gracious will, Be in all alike resigned; Jesu's is a patient mind.
Verse 8
When 'tis deeply rooted here, Perfect love shall cast out fear; Fear doth servile spirits bind; Jesu's is a noble mind.
Verse 9
When I feel it fixed within, I shall have no power to sin; How shall sin an entrance find? Jesu's is a spotless mind.
Verse 10
I shall nothing know beside Jesus, and him crucified; Perfectly to him be joined; Jesu's is a loving mind.
Verse 11
I shall triumph evermore, Gratefully my God adore, God so good, so true, so kind; Jesu's is a thankful mind.
Verse 12
Lowly, loving, meek, and pure, I shall to the end endure, Be no more to sin inclined; Jesu's is a constant mind.
Verse 13
I shall fully be restored To the image of my Lord, Witnessing to all mankind, Jesu's is a perfect mind.

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