Lyrics
1 THOU Lamb of God, thou Prince of peace,
For thee my thirsty soul doth pine,
My longing heart implores thy grace;
O make me in thy likeness shine!
2 With fraudless, even, humble mind,
Thy will in all things may I see;
In love be every wish resigned,
And hallowed my whole heart to thee.
3 When pain o'er my weak flesh prevails,
With lamb-like patience arm my breast;
When grief my wounded soul assails,
In lowly meekness may I rest.
4 Close by thy side still may I keep,
Howe'er life's various current flow,
With steadfast eye mark every step,
And follow thee where'er thou go.
5 Thou, Lord, the dreadful fight hast won,
Alone thou hast the winepress trod;
In me thy strengthening grace be shown,
O may I conquer through thy blood!
6 So when on Zion thou shalt stand,
And all heaven's host adore their King,
Shall I be found at thy right hand,
And free from pain thy glories sing.
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Meaning & Inspiration
Thou Lamb of God, Thou Prince of Peace is a prayer for a life shaped by Christ. Each stanza asks for a distinct grace: likeness to Jesus, humility, surrender, patience in pain, meekness in grief, steadfast discipleship, and strength to overcome. The hymn does not treat holiness as self-made achievement. Instead, every request depends on divine grace and on the victory accomplished through the blood of Christ.
The title joins sacrificial and royal images of Jesus, while the closing stanza looks toward worship before the King in Zion. Between those points, the singer desires to remain close to Christ through every change of life and to follow wherever he leads. The language recalls biblical calls to learn the gentleness of Jesus, walk in his steps, and conquer through his saving work. Its final hope of standing at the right hand of the King places present endurance within the expectation of heavenly adoration and freedom from pain.
Related Scripture
- Matthew 11:29 Jesus calls disciples to learn his gentleness and humility.
- 1 Peter 2:21 Christ leaves an example so that his followers may walk in his steps.
- Revelation 12:11 The faithful overcome through the blood of the Lamb.