1  O Jesus Christ, grow Thou in me,

       And all things else recede;

    My heart be daily nearer Thee,

       From sin be daily freed.

 2  In Thy bright beams which on me fall,

       Fade every evil thought;

    That I am nothing, Thou art all,

       I would be daily taught.

 3  More of Thy glory let me see,

       Thou Holy, Wise, and True;

    I would Thy living image be,

       In joy and sorrow too.

 4  Fill me with gladness from above,

       Hold me by strength divine;

    Lord, let the glow of Thy great love

       Through all my being shine.

 5  Make this poor self grow less and less,

       Be Thou my life and aim;

    Oh, make me daily through Thy grace

       More meet to bear Thy name.