1.

Jesus, Thou dost know my every trial;
Jesus, Thou dost know my every need;
Jesus, Thou dost know my heart’s great longing;
Thou dost give me rest so deep and sweet.

2.

Jesus, I will bear and suffer gladly,
In the dust bow deeply down for Thee.
Jesus, I will learn to be obedient;
May Thy peace my heart’s possession be.

3.

Jesus, I my cross with Thee will carry;
On Thy thorn-filled way I’ll walk with Thee,
Be despised and mocked by people many.
May Thy grace be not in vain for me.

4.

Jesus, I will dwell in lowly places;
Ever deeper down with Thee I’ll go.
Never letting fear of man o’ercome me,
I will walk with Thee and fear no foe.

5.

Jesus, I will follow in Thy footsteps,
When by God Himself I’m brought down low,
Counted smitten in the eyes of others
Who the greatness of Thy death don’t know.

6.

Jesus, I with Thee would be united;
How I long, dear Lord, to be Thy bride!—
In the clouds caught up with Thee to glory,
In Thy presence ever to abide!

Written by Elisabeth Eriksen (published in 1914)Composed by Oscar AhnfeltText © Stiftelsen Skjulte Skatters ForlagNorway ⋅ F