I HAVE ONE DEEP

I have one deep, supreme desire,

That I may be like Jesus.

To this I fervently aspire,

That I may be like Jesus.

I want my heart His throne to be,

So that a watching world may see

His likeness shining forth in me.

I want to be like Jesus.

He spent His life in doing good;

I want to be like Jesus.

In lowly paths of service trod;

I want to be like Jesus.

He sympathised with hearts distressed,

He spoke the words that cheered and blessed,

He welcomed sinners to His breast.

I want to be like Jesus.

A Holy, harmless life He led;

I want to be like Jesus.

The Father‟s will, His drink and bread;

I want to be like Jesus.

And when at last He comes to die,

‘Forgive them, Father,’ hear Him cry

For those who taunt and crucify.

I want to be like Jesus.

O perfect life of Christ, my Lord!

I want to be like Jesus.

My recompense and my reward,

That I may be like Jesus.

His Spirit fill my hungering soul,

His power all my life control.

My deepest prayer, my highest goal,

That I may be like Jesus