I am meek and lowly in heart.
Matthew 11:29
Words: Henry A. Collins, Hymns for Missions 1854.
Music: St. Martin Caspar Ett, Canta Sacra 1840 (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know where to get a good picture of Collins (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Jesu, meek and lowly,
Savior, pure and holy,
On Thy love relying
Hear me humbly crying.
Prince of life and power,
My salvation’s tower,
On the cross I view Thee
Calling sinners to Thee.
There behold me gazing
At the sight amazing;
Bending low before Thee,
Helpless I adore Thee.
By Thy red wounds streaming,
With Thy life blood gleaming,
Blood for sinners flowing
Pardon free bestowing;
By that fount of blessing,
Thy dear love expressing,
All my aching sadness
Turn Thou into gladness.
Lord, in mercy guide me,
Be Thou e’er beside me;
In Thy ways direct me;
’Neath Thy wings protect me.