O to be like Thee! blessed Redeemer
This is my constant longing and prayer
Gladly I’ll forfeit all of earth’s treasures
Jesus, Thy perfect likeness to wear
O to be like Thee! O to be like Thee
Blessèd Redeemer, pure as Thou art
Come in Thy sweetness, come in Thy fullness
Stamp Thine own image deep on my heart
O to be like Thee! full of compassion
Loving, forgiving, tender and kind
Helping the helpless, cheering the fainting
Seeking the wandering sinner to find
O to be like Thee! lowly in spirit
Holy and harmless, patient and brave
Meekly enduring cruel reproaches
Willing to suffer others to save
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O to be like Thee! Lord, I am coming
Now to receive anointing divine
All that I am and have I am bringing
Lord, from this moment all shall be Thine
Alternate verse:
O to be like Thee! while I am pleading
Pour out Thy Spirit, fill with Thy love
Make me a temple meet for Thy dwelling
Fit me for life and heaven above
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