Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary ‎#219

219. Lord, as Thou Wilt, Deal Thou with Me

1 Lord, as Thou wilt, deal Thou with me;
No other wish I cherish.
In life and death I cling to Thee;
O do not let me perish!
Let not Thy grace from me depart
And grant an ever patient heart
To bear what Thou dost send me.

2 Grant honor, truth, and purity,
And love Thy Word to ponder;
From all false doctrine keep me free.
Bestow, both here and yonder,
What serves my everlasting bliss;
Preserve me from unrighteousness
Throughout my earthly journey.

3 When, at Thy summons, I must leave
This vale of sin and sadness,
Give me Thy grace, Lord, not to grieve,
But to depart with gladness.
To Thee my spirit I commend;
O Lord, grant me a blessed end
Through Jesus Christ, my Savior.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, as Thou wilt, deal Thou with me
• Title: Lord, as Thou Wilt, Deal Thou with Me
• German Title: Herr, wie du wilst, so schick's mit mir
• Author: K. Bienemann, 1540-91
• Translator: E. Cronenwett, 1841-1931 (alt.)
• Meter: 87 87 887
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1996
• Topic: Election; Epiphany 5

Tune Information

• Name: HERR, WIE DU WILLST
• Meter: 87 87 887
• Key: G Major
• Source: Deutsch kirchenamt, Strassburg, 1525