This isn't written by a Contemporary but for continuity I'm adding this from our 2006 Archives:
http://www.namethathymn.com/hymn-lyrics ... opic&t=285

O to be like Him, tender and kind,
Gentle in spirit, lowly in mind
More like to Jesus, day after day
Filled with His spirit, now and alway

CHORUS
Yes, to be like Him we must abide
Near to our Saviour, close to His side.

O to be like Him, quick to obey,
Child-like and truthful, ready to say
"I and my father, purpose have one,
Thine not my will, ever be done"

O to be like Him, tempted in vain,
Dwelling with sinners, yet without stain
Giving our life-work, sinners to save
Triumphing over death and the grave.

The one I'm thinking of is a contemporary praise song....

I am so thankful to find a website that has the wonderful old hymns of the church.
This song means so much to me.

Oh! to be like Thee, blessed Redeemer,
This is my constant longing and prayer;
Gladly I'll forfeit all of earth's treasures,
Jesus, Thy perfect likeness to wear.

Refrain:
Oh! to be like Thee, oh! to be like Thee,
Blessed Redeemer, pure as Thou art;
Come in Thy sweetness, come in Thy fullness;
Stamp Thine own image deep on my heart.

Oh! to be like Thee, full of compassion,
Loving, forgiving, tender and kind,
Helping the helpless, cheering the fainting,
Seeking the wand'ring sinner to find.

Oh! to be like Thee, lowly in spirit,
Holy and harmless, patient and brave;
Meekly enduring cruel reproaches,
Willing to suffer, others to save.

Oh! to be like Thee, Lord, I am coming,
Now to receive th' anointing divine;
All that I am and have I am bringing,
Lord, from this moment all shall be Thine.

Oh! to be like Thee, while I am pleading,
Pour out Thy Spirit, fill with Thy love,
Make me a temple meet for Thy dwelling,
Fit me for life and Heaven above.

Are you thinking of "O To Be Like Thee"?O to be like thee blessed Redeemer, This is my constant longing and prayer. Gladly I'll forfeit all of earths treasures, Jesus thy perfect likeness to wear. O to be like thee, O to be like thee, blessed Redeemer, pure as thou art. Come in thy sweetness, come in thy fullness, Stamp Thine own image deep on my heart. The song was written by Wm Kirkpatrick, words by F.O. Chisholm and can be found on FAVORITES gospel songs #5

WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THE MUSIC AND LYRICS FOR THE SONG WITH THE LYRICS "OH TO BE LIKE HIM".

I'M NOT SURE IF THIS IS THE TITLE OR JUST PART OF THE LYRICS.

THANKS
CHUCK