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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