Verse 1
From Bethlehem's manCger came forth a StrFanger,
On earth I loCng to be like HiGm;
My faithful SaviCour, how rich His favFor!
On earth I loCng to bGe like HCim
Chorus
To be like JeFsus, to be like JesCus,
On earth I loCng to be like HiGm;
All thru life's jouCrney from earth to gloFry
I only aCsk to bGe like HCim
Serene and hoCly, obedient, lowFly,
On earth I loCng to be like HGim;
By grace forgiCven, an heir of heaFven,
On earth I loCng to bGe like HiCm
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