Lord Jesus, Think on Me (Evangelical Lutheran Worship 599)
1 Lord Jesus, think on me,
and purge away my sin;
from selfish passions set me free
and make me pure within.
2 Lord Jesus, think on me,
by anxious thoughts oppressed;
let me your loving servant be
and taste your promised rest.
3 Lord Jesus, think on me,
nor let me go astray;
through darkness and perplexity
point out your chosen way.
4 Lord Jesus, think on me,
that, when the flood is past,
I may the eternal brightness see
and share your joy at last.
Text: Synesius of Cyrene; Music: W. Daman, The Psalms of David; Public Domain
Devotion
While the connection might not be immediately obvious, this hymn captures the spirit of this week’s reading from Psalm 51. “Lord Jesus… purge away my sin… and make me pure within.” (vs. 1) “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me.” (Psalm 51:10) “Lord Jesus… [do not] let me go astray; through darkness and perplexity point out your chosen way.” (vs. 3) “Do not cast me away from your presence, and do not take your holy spirit from me.” (Psalm 51:11) In this hymn, we join the faithful of all generations in seeking God’s forgiving and renewing power that we might turn to and stay on the path of life. It assures us in confidence that the Lord Jesus does think on us, does think on you.
Prayer
Dear Jesus, think on me. You know my heart. You know my need. Cleanse me from within. May I be filled with your Spirit that I might serve you in compassion and love. Hold me in your arms of love and give me your promised peace, so that I will know the joy of your salvation and praise you all my days. Amen.