The Cyber Hymnal ‎#10688

10688. If I Must Die

1 If I must die, O let me die
Trusting in Jesus’ blood!
That blood which hath atonement made,
And reconciles to God.

2 If I must die, then let me die
In peace with all mankind,
And change these fleeting joys below
For pleasures more refined.

3 If I must die, as die I must,
Let some kind seraph come,
And bear me on his friendly wing
To my celestial home!

4 Of Canaan’s land from Pisgah’s top
May I but have a view!
Though Jordan should o’erflow its banks,
I’ll boldly venture through.

Text Information

• First Line: If I must die, O let me die
• Title: If I Must Die
• Author: Benjamin Beddome, 1717-1795
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: One of his best hymns Mr. Beddome wrote after recovering from a severe illness. He had first written a hymn of gratitude for his restoration to health. On further reflection He wrote these lines. Burrage, p. 51.

Tune Information

• Name: ST. AGNES
• Composer: John Bacchus Dykes
• Meter: CM
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: Public Domain