The Lutheran Hymnal ‎#406

406. 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;
Oh, 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
Thro'out 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
Thro' Jesus Christ, my Savior.

Amen.

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 willst, so schick's mit mir
• Author: Kaspar Bienemann (1874)
• Translator: Emanuel Cronenwett (1880, alt.)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1941
• Scripture:
  Psalm 40:8
• Topic: Sanctification (The Christian Life): New Obedience

Tune Information

• Name: HERR, WIE DU WILLST
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.
• Key: G Major
• Source: "Deutsch Kirchenamt," Strassburg, 1535