| Song | Long Have I Seemed To Serve Thee, Lord |
| Content Description | “Long Have I Seemed to Serve Thee, Lord” is a reflective Christian hymn that calls believers to examine the authenticity of their service to God. The lyrics emphasize sincere devotion, self-examination, and wholehearted commitment to Christ. Rooted in themes of faithful service, introspection, and spiritual integrity, this hymn encourages worshipers to align their actions with their faith. Whether sung in congregational worship or personal meditation, Long Have I Seemed to Serve Thee, Lord lyrics inspires deeper devotion, honest reflection, and renewed commitment to living for God. |
| Album | Christian Hymnal – Series 2 |
| Genre | Praise & Worship |
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| Publisher / Copyrights | John Wesley’s Collection of Hymns |
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| Tags | Hymn, Worship, God, Devotion, Service, Reflection, Faithfulness |
| Theme(s) | Service, Devotion, Reflection, Faithfulness, Spiritual Integrity |
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Long Have I Seemed To Serve Thee, Lord,
With Unavailing Pain;
Fasted, And Prayed, And Read Thy Word,
And Heard It Preached In Vain.
Oft Did I With The Assembly Join,
And Near Thine Altar Drew;
A Form Of Godliness Was Mine,
The Power I Never Knew.
I Rested In The Outward Law,
Nor Knew Its Deep Design;
The Length And Breadth I Never Saw,
And Height, Of Love Divine.
To Please Thee Thus, At Length I See,
Vainly I Hoped And Strove;
For What Are Outward Things To Thee,
Unless They Spring From Love?
I See The Perfect Law Requires
Truth In The Inward Parts,
Our Full Consent, Our Whole Desires,
Our Undivided Hearts.
But I Of Means Have Made My Boast.
Of Means An Idol Made;
The Spirit In The Letter Lost,
The Substance In The Shade.
Where Am I Now, Or What My Hope?
What Can My Weakness Do?
Jesus, To Thee My Soul Looks Up,
‘Tis Thou Must Make It New.
