I Would Commune With Christ Above

Don Fortner

(Tune: When I Survey #118 LM)

Weaned from the earth, my heart subdued,

Lord, I would live alone to You,

Devoted to the One Who died

My guilty soul to justify.

Savior, preserve me from the strife,

The noise, the lusts, the pride of life.

My heart for heav’n alone prepare.

Set my affection wholly there.

Control my thoughts. My spirit rule.

My every passion, Lord, control.

My stony, icy heart inflame

With love for my Redeemer’s name.

I would commune with Christ above,

The dearest Object of my love.

For this, O Lord, no strength have I

But humbly at Your feet to lie!