| Song | I Want A Principle Within |
| Content Description | “I Want A Principle Within” is a powerful hymn written by Charles Wesley that expresses a deep longing for inner holiness and spiritual transformation. This devotional hymn reflects the believer’s desire for God to place a righteous principle within the heart that governs thoughts, words, and actions. With themes of sanctification, purity, and godly discipline, the song encourages Christians to live a life fully surrendered to God’s will. Read the lyrics of I Want A Principle Within and be inspired toward deeper spiritual growth. |
| 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, holiness, sanctification, devotion, Methodist |
| Theme(s) | Holiness, Sanctification, Inner Purity, Spiritual Growth, Transformation |
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I Want A Principle Within
Of Watchful, Godly Fear,
A Sensibility Of Sin,
A Pain To Feel It Near.
I Want The First Approach To Feel
Of Pride Or Wrong Desire,
To Catch The Wandering Of My Will,
And Quench The Kindling Fire.
From Thee That I No More May Stray,
No More Thy Goodness Grieve,
Grant Me The Filial Awe, I Pray,
The Tender Conscience Give.
Quick As The Apple Of An Eye,
O God, My Conscience Make;
Awake My Soul When Sin Is Nigh,
And Keep It Still Awake.
Almighty God Of Truth And Love,
To Me Thy Power Impart;
The Mountain From My Soul Remove,
The Hardness From My Heart.
O May The Least Omission Pain
My Reawakened Soul,
And Drive Me To That Blood Again,
Which Makes The Wounded Whole.
