1  Dear Lord Jesus, precious Jesus,

       Thou hast won each love from me;

    Who like Thee — so fair and comely?

       Who like Thee — so sweet and lovely?

    Matchless One, unrivaled beauty,

       None can e'er compete with Thee!

 2  Dear Lord Jesus, precious Jesus,

       Gladly will I hear Thy call;

    Since Thy voice my heart hath entered,

       I from all things could but sever;

    Void are all my other seekings,

       Every pride hath disappeared.

 3  Dear Lord Jesus, precious Jesus,

       How can I still stubborn be?

    At Thy feet cast all my hard'nings,

       And return with songs and singings;

    'Tis my love to be Thy bondslave,

       'Tis my joy to Thee obey.

 4  Dear Lord Jesus, precious Jesus,

       Thy way only will I choose;

    Though in tears while I'm obeying,

       Yet I would not change my standing;

    All I long for is Thy pleasure,

       And the peace Thy love would bring.

 5  Dear Lord Jesus, precious Jesus,

       When Thy presence does depart,

    Seems the dawn has lost its traces,

       Hidden are my smiling faces;

    All I yearn for is Thy coming

       And Thy presence' sweet embrace.

 6  Dear Lord Jesus, precious Jesus,

       Can I tell it all to Thee?

    Thou my love and satisfaction,

       Thou my everlasting portion;

    Thou art all that I desire,

       Nothing else I would pursue.

 7  Dear Lord Jesus, precious Jesus,

       All I have I give to Thee;

    Who like Thee — so fair and comely?

       Who like Thee — so sweet and lovely?

    Matchless One, unrivaled beauty,

       None can e'er compete with Thee!