The Lutheran Hymnal ‎#357

357. Jesus, Thou Art Mine Forever

1 Jesus, Thou art mine forever,
Dearer far than earth to me;
Neither life nor death shall sever
Those sweet ties which bind to Thee.

2 All were drear to me and lonely
If Thy presence gladdened not;
While I sing to Thee, Thee only,
Mine’s an ever blissful lot.

3 Thou alone art all my Treasure,
Who hast died that I may live;
Thou conferrest noblest pleasure,
Who dost all my sins forgive.

4 Brightest gems and fairest flowers
Lose their beauty in Thy frown;
Joy and peace, like balmy showers,
In Thy smile come gently down.

5 Jesus, Thou art mine forever;
Never suffer me to stray.
Let me in my weakness never
Cast my priceless pearl away.

6 Lamb of God, I do implore Thee,
Guard, support me, lest I fall.
Let me evermore adore Thee;
Be my everlasting All.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, Thou art mine forever
• Title: Jesus, Thou Art Mine Forever
• Author: Matthias Loy (1863)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1941
• Scripture:
  Psalm 73:24
• Topic: The Redeemer

Tune Information

• Name: STUTTGART
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.
• Key: G Major
• Source: "Psalmodia Sacra," Gotha, 1715