To know my Jesus

crucified

To know my Jesus crucified,

By far excels all things beside;

All earthly good I count but loss,

And triumph in my Saviour’s cross.

Knowledge of all terrestrial things

Ne’er to my soul true pleasure brings;

No peace, but in the Son of God;

No joy, but through his pardoning blood.

O could I know and love him more,

And all his wondrous grace explore,

Ne’er would I covet man’s esteem,

But part with all, and follow him.

Lord, may I bear my every loss;

Be patient under every cross;

Never may I my Saviour blame,

Though I’m despised for his dear name.

Thus make me willing, glorious Lamb,

To suffer all things for thy name;

At last be where my Jesus is,

And rise to everlasting bliss.