1  O to be like Thee! blessed Redeemer;

    This is my constant longing and prayer;

    Gladly I'll forfeit all of earth's treasures,

    Jesus, Thy perfect likeness to wear.

 2  O to be like Thee! full of compassion,

    Loving, forgiving, tender and kind,

    Helping the helpless, cheering the fainting,

    Seeking the wand'ring sinners to find.

 3  O to be like Thee! lowly in spirit,

    Holy and harmless, patient and brave;

    Meekly enduring cruel reproaches,

    Willing to suffer, others to save.

 4  O to be like Thee! Lord, I am coming,

    Now to receive th' anointing divine;

    All that I am and have I am bringing;

    Lord, from this moment all shall be Thine.

 5  O to be like Thee! While I am pleading

    Pour out Thy Spirit, fill with Thy love.

    Make me a temple meet for Thy dwelling,

    Fit for a life which Thou wouldst approve.