J D. Smith (581/413) -- Hymns and Spiritual Songs

J D. Smith ABIDE in Thee! in that deep love of Thine, My Jesus, Lord, Thou lamb of God divine, Down, closely down, as living branch with tree, I would abide, my Lord, my Christ, in Thee. 2 Abide in Thee! my Saviour God, I know How love of Thine so vast in me may flow, My empty vessel, running o’er with joy, Must overflow to Thee without alloy. 3 Abide in Thee! nor doubt, nor self, nor sin, Can e’er prevail with Thy blest life within; Joined to Thyself, communing deep, my soul Knows naught besides its motions to control. 4 Abide inThee! ’Tis thus I only know The secret of Thy mind e’en while below- All joy and peace, and knowledge of Thy Word, All power and fruit, and service for the Lord.