| Song | I Want A Principle Within |
| Content Description | “I Want A Principle Within” is a deeply reflective hymn written by Charles Wesley that focuses on holiness, spiritual discipline, and wholehearted devotion to God. The hymn expresses a believer’s desire for inward purity and a constant awareness of God’s presence in daily life. Its rich theological message emphasizes sanctification, obedience, and the transforming work of grace through the Holy Spirit. Revered in Methodist and traditional Christian worship, this timeless hymn continues to inspire believers to pursue righteous living and sincere faith. Its heartfelt lyrics encourage Christians to seek a deeper relationship with God marked by holiness and spiritual integrity. |
| Album | Our Great Redeemer’s Praise |
| Genre | Traditional Christian Hymns |
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| Tags | Christian hymn, Wesley hymn, Methodist hymn, traditional worship, holiness hymn |
| Theme(s) | Holiness, Sanctification, Purity, Obedience, Spiritual Growth |
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I Want A Principle Within
Of Jealous, Godly Fear,
A Sensibility Of Sin,
A Pain To Feel It Near.
I Want The First Approach To Feel
Of Pride Or Fond Desire,
To Catch The Wandering Of My Will,
And Quench The Kindling Fire.
From Thee That I No More May Part,
No More Thy Goodness Grieve,
The Filial Awe, The Fleshly Heart,
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.
Oh, May The Least Omission Pain
My Reawakened Soul,
And Drive Me To That Blood Again,
Which Makes The Wounded Whole.
