The perfect rest

521 C. M.
The perfect rest from sin.

JESUS, my Lord, I cry to thee,
   Against the foe within:
   I want a constant liberty,
   A perfect rest from sin.

2 Thy killing and thy quick’ning power,
   Jesus, in me display;
   The life of nature, from this hour,
   My pride and passion slay.

3 Then, then, my utmost Saviour, raise
   My soul with saints above,—
   To serve thy will, and spread thy praise,
   And sing thy perfect love.
                        Charles Wesley
                        Methodist Episcopal hymnal (1870 edition)