L.A. Bennett (449/413) -- Hymns and Spiritual Songs

L.A. Bennett HOLY, happy separation! They alone are truly blest Who from all besides retiring, And Himself alone desiring Find in Jesus only rest. 2 Jesus calls to separation, And Himself hath led the way; His own life the explanation, His own life the illustration― Who is ready to obey? 3 Blessed Jesus, make us willing, Thus without the camp to go Unto Thee in glad subjection. Unto Thee in Thy rejection, Unto Thee from all below! 4 Separate from all that grieves Thee, Separate from sinners too; Yet, like Thee, for sinners caring, And, like Thee, with sinners bearing, Asking, “What would Jesus do?” 5 Unto Thee! Beloved Master, Nearer, nearer let us be: Unto Thee in consecration, Unto Thee in separation, Ever, only, unto Thee!