American Lutheran Hymnal ‎#538

538. Let Me Be Thine Forever

1 Let me be Thine forever,
My gracious God and Lord;
May I forsake Thee never,
Nor wander from Thy Word:
Preserve me from the mazes
Of error and distrust,
And I shall sing Thy praises
Forever with the just.

2 Lord Jesus, bounteous Giver
Of light and life divine,
Thou didst my soul deliver;
To Thee I all resign.
Thou hast in mercy bought me
With blood and bitter pain;
Let me, since Thou hast sought me,
Eternal life obtain.

3 O Holy Ghost, who pourest
Sweet peace into my heart,
And all my soul restorest,
Thy comfort ne'er depart.
Let me, His name confessing,
Whom I by faith have known,
Receive Thy constant blessing
And be in death Thine own.

Text Information

• First Line: Let me be Thine forever
• Title: Let Me Be Thine Forever
• Author: Nicolaus Selnecker (1572)
• Translator: M. Loy (1863)
• Meter: 7 6 7 6 D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1930
• Topic: Confirmation

Tune Information

• Name: COMMIT THY WAY
• Meter: 7 6 7 6 D.
• Key: G Major
• Source: From the German; German chorale: Befiehl du deine Wege