1.

Jesus has become my Head;
Without Him I could naught attain.
By Him I am rightly led,
And He has set my heart aflame.
By life’s Spirit and His laws
I hasten, His commandments to keep,
For the Word of Jesus’ cross
Won’t let me in the darkness sleep.

2.

Sharon’s rose in beauty grows
From Edom’s barren ground with pow’r.
By God’s Word, He strength bestows
To live aright from hour to hour.
Noble thoughts spread forth their leaves,
And godly nature now does abound.
This life-force through barriers cleaves,
For all must rise to Zion’s ground.

Written in 1942 by Johan O. Smith (published in 1947)Composed by Pauli SanderText and melody © Stiftelsen Skjulte Skatters ForlagNorway ⋅ G