Lose Myself in Thee

By: Charles Albert Tindley

Scripture Reference: Matthew 16:24-25; Galatians 2:20; Philippians 3:7-8

Tempo: Slow

Direction

Horizontal - Human to Human/Self
Vertical - Human to God

Type

Petition

Sub-Type

Commitment
Consecration
Salvation
Surrender

Keywords

Calvary
Friend
Grief
Jesus
Life
Lord
Lose
Pain
Self
Slain

Season

Easter
Ordinary

Style

Hymn
Traditional

Lyrics

"[Verse 1]
Many years I searched for rest
Perfect peace within my breast
And I often sought the Lord alone in tears...
But I could not pay the price
Would not make the sacrifice
So I wandered on and on for many years...

[Chorus]
Let me lose myself and find it, Lord, in Thee
May all self be slain, my friend, see only Thee
Though it costs me grief and pain
I will find my life again
If I lose myself I'll find it, Lord, in Thee

[Verse 2]
Then one day while knelt in prayer
Jesus whispered to me there
Take your cross and follow Me to Calvary...
Oh, how sad it was to die, and all self to crucify
Just to lose myself and find it, Lord, in Thee

[Verse 3]
Lord I could not stand alone
When I bow before Thy Throne
Let me bring, dear Lord, at least one soul to Thee...
Here, I give myself away
Take me, use me, Lord I pray
Lest I lose myself and find it, Lord, in Thee..."