Do not I love Thee, Oh my Lord?Behold my heart and see;And turn each cursed idol outthat dares to rival Thee!Do not I love Thee from my heart?Then let me nothing love;Dead be my heart to every joywhich Thou dost not approve.Is not Thy name melodious stillto mine attentive ear;Doth not each pulse with pleasure beatmy Savior's voice to hear?Hast Thou a lamb in all Thy flockI would disdain to feed?Hast Thou a foe before whose faceI fear Thy cause to plead?Thou know'st I love Thee, dearest Lord,but Oh! I long to soarFar from the sphere of mortal joys,that I may love Thee more.
