The Chorale Book for England ‎#192

192. O Lord my God, I cry to Thee

O Lord my God, I cry to Thee,
In my distress Thou helpest me;
To Thee myself I all commend,
Oh swiftly now Thine angel send
To guide me home, and cheer my heart,
Since Thou dost call me to depart.

O Jesu Christ, Thou Lamb of God,
Once slain to take away our load,
Now let Thy cross, Thine agony,
Avail to save and solace me,
Thy death to open heaven, and there
Bid me the joy of angels share.

O Holy Spirit, at the end,
Sweet Comforter, be Thou my Friend!
When death and hell assail me sore,
Leave me, oh leave me, nevermore,
But bear me safely through that strife,
As Thou hast promised, into life!

Text Information

• First Line: O Lord my God, I cry to Thee
• Title: O Lord my God, I cry to Thee
• German Title: O Herre Gott, ich ruf' zu dir
• Author: Nicholas Selnecker (1587)
• Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1863
• Notes: Public Domain.

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