Hymns and Tunes 1886 442
Jesus, to Thee I Now Can Fly
Words: Charles WesleyMusic: Lowell MasonTune: DownsC. M.
1Jesus, to thee I now can fly,
On whom my help is laid;
Oppressed by sins, I lift mine eye,
And see the shadows fade.
2Believing on my Lord, I find
A sure and present aid;
On thee alone my constant mind
Be every moment stayed.
3Whate'er in me seems wise, or good,
Or strong, I here disclaim;
I wash my garments in the blood
Of the atoning Lamb.
4Jesus, my strength, my life, my rest,
On thee will I depend,
Till summoned to the marriage-feast,
When faith in sight shall end.
- Words
- Charles Wesley
- Music
- Lowell Mason
- Tune
- Downs
- Meter
- C. M.
Public Domain
The verse
- Meter
- 8.6.8.6 · as printed
- Foot
- iambic (da-DUM) · 70% of beats fit
- Rhyme
- ABAB
Could also be sung to Azmon, Coronation, Ortonville, Cantate Domino, Christmas · same meter and stresses; not printed with these words, so try it first.
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