Hymns of the Evangelical Lutheran Church ‎#30

30. For me to live is Jesus

1 For me to live is Jesus,
to die is gain for me;
to Him I gladly yield me,
and die right cheerfully.

2 From hence I go with gladness
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,
Grief, pain, and sorrow cease,
Through His five wounds most holy
With God I am at peace.

4 When all my powers are breaking,
My breath comes heavily,
Nor word more I can utter,
Lord, hear my sighs to Thee!

5 When reason, sense, and thinking
Fail, like a flickering light,
That to and fro doth waver,
Ere 'tis extinguished quite:

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

7 As to the oak the ivy,
So let me cleave to Thee,
And live in heavenly glory
With Thee eternally.

8 Amen! this wilt Thou, Jesus,
Grant graciously to me.
Endow me with Thy Spirit,
That I fare happily.

Text Information

• First Line: For me to live is Jesus
• German Title: Christus, der ist mein Leben
• Author: Anna, Countess of Stolberg (1600)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: Death And Eternity

Tune Information

• Name: [For me to live is Jesus]
• Key: E♭ Major