Evangelical Lutheran hymnal ‎#433

433. For me to live is Jesus

1 For me to live is Jesus,
For me to die is gain;
To Christ I gladly yield me,
And pass where He has lain.

2 I hence go with rejoicing
To Christ, my Brother's side,
That I may soon be with Him,
And e'er with Him abide.

3 I have o'ercome life's crosses,
Endured the chastening rod;
And through His five wounds holy
I am at peace with God.

4 When all my powers are breaking,
My breath comes heavily,
And not a word can utter,
O hear my sighs to Thee!

5 When mind and though with faintness
But waver yet about,
E'en as a light that flickers
Just as the flame goes out;

6 Then let me softly, gently,
Lord, fall asleep in Thee,
When by Thy will and counsel
My last hour comes to me;

7 And let me cleave unto Thee
With ivy's searching hold,
And ever live, Lord, with Thee
In bliss of heaven untold.

8 Amen! this will Thou, Savior,
Grant graciously to me;
Endow me with Thy Spirit
That blest I pass to Thee!

Text Information

• First Line: For me to live is Jesus
• Translator: Rev. Emanuel Cronenwett, D. D. (1880)
• Meter: No. 23
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Christian Life and Hope: The Consummation: Contemplation of Death
• Source: Melchior Vulpius G. B., Jena, 1609
• Notes: From the German text: Christus, der ist mein Leben

Tune Information

• Name: HEIDELBERG (Ach bleib mit deiner Gnade)
• Composer: Melchior Vulpius (1609)
• Meter: No. 23
• Key: E♭ Major