The Heart Dissolving in Love

Jesus hath died that I might live,

Might live to God alone;

In Him eternal life receive,

And be in spirit one.

Saviour, I thank thee for the grace,

The gift unspeakable:

And wait with arms of faith t’embrace,

And all Thy love to feel.

My soul breaks out in strong desire

The perfect bliss to prove;

My longing heart is all on fire

To be dissolved in love.

Give me thyself; from every boast,

From every wish set free;

Let all I am in thee be lost,

But give Thyself to me.

Thy gifts, alas! cannot suffice

Unless Thyself be given;

Thy presence makes my paradise,

And where Thou art is heaven.