That my heart was right with thee, <br />And lov'd thee with a perfect love! <br />O that my Lord would dwell in me, <br />And never from his seat remove! <br />Jesus, remove th' impending load, <br />And set my soul on fire for God! <br /> <br />Thou seest I dwell in awful night <br />Until thou in my heart appear; <br />Kindle the flame, O Lord, and light <br />Thine everlasting candle there: <br />Thy presence puts the shadows by; <br />If thou art gone, how dark am I! <br /> <br />Ah! Lord, how should thy servant see, <br />Unless thou give me seeing eyes? <br />Well may I fall, if out of thee; <br />If out of thee, how should I rise? <br />I wander, Lord, without thy aid, <br />And lose my way in midnight's shade. <br /> <br />Thy bright, unerring light afford, <br />A light that gives the sinner hope; <br />And from the house of bondage, Lord, <br />O bring the weary captive up, <br />Thine hand alone can set me free <br />And reach my pardon out to me. <br /> <br />O let my prayer acceptance find, <br />And bring the mighty blessing down; <br />With eye-salve, Lord, anoint the blind, <br />And seal me thine adopted son: <br />A fallen, helpless creature take, <br />And heir of thy salvation make.<br /><br />Augustus Montague Toplady<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/desiring-to-be-given-up-to-god/
