"The following hymn was composed by Madame A. Bouringnon, and translated by John Wesley. It was likely written more than a hundred and fifty years ago. It breathes a spirit of real and entire consecration to Christ. It is transcribed with the hope that it may, with the Lord's blessing, aid in promoting the same spirit in those who have greater light, so that they too may be able to say, " Lo, we have left all, and have followed Thee,."-R. H.]

Come, Savior Jesus, from above,
Assist me with Thy heavenly grace;
Empty my heart of earthly love,
And for Thyself prepare the place.

Oh, let Thy sacred presence fill,
And set my longing spirit free,
Which pants to have no other will,
But day and night to feast on Thee.

While in this region here below,
No other good will I pursue;
I'll bid this world of noise and show,
With all its glittering snares, adieu.

That path with humble speed I'll seek,
In which my Savior's footsteps shine;
Nor will I hear, nor will I speak,
Of any other love but Thine.

Henceforth may no profane delight
Divide this consecrated soul;
Possess it, Thou, who hast the right,
As Lord and Master of the whole.

Wealth, honor, pleasure, and what else
This short enduring world can give,-
Tempt as ye will, my soul repels,
To Christ alone resolved to live.

Thee I can love, and Thee alone,
With pure delight and inward bliss;
To know Thou takest me for Thine own-
Oh, what a happiness is this !

Nothing on earth do I desire,
But Thy pure love within my breast;
This, only this, will I require,
And freely give up all the rest.