Christian Worship ‎#848

848. For Me to Live Is Jesus

1 For me to live is Jesus,
to die is gain for me;
so, when my Savior pleases,
I meet death willingly.

2 For Christ, my Lord and brother,
I leave this world so dim
and gladly seek another,
where I shall be with him.

3 My woes are nearly over,
though long and dark the road;
my sin his merits cover,
and I have peace with God.

4 In my last hour, Lord, grant me
a slumber soft and still,
no doubts to vex or haunt me,
safe anchored in your will.

5 Thus, bound to you, my Savior,
death's brief and harmless night
gives way to joy forever
with you in heav'nly light.

Text Information

• First Line: For me to live is Jesus
• Title: For Me to Live Is Jesus
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878 (alt.)
• Meter: 76 76
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2021
• Scripture:
  Philippians 1:21-23
  ;
  2 Corinthians 5:6-8
• Topic: Hope and Comfort
• Source: Ein schön geistlich Gesangbuch, Jena, 1609
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: CHRISTUS, DER IST MEIN LEBEN
• Composer: Melchior Vulpius, c. 1570-1615
• Meter: 76 76
• Key: D Major
• Source: Setting: The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941, alt.
• Copyright: Public Domain