The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#583

583. My life is hid in Jesus

1 My life is hid in Jesus,
And death is gain to me;
Then, whensoe'er He pleases,
I meet it willingly.

2 For Christ, my Lord and brother,
I leave this world so dim,
And gladly seek that other,
Where I shall be with Him.

3 My woes are nearly over,
Though long and dark the road;
My sin His merits cover,
And I have peace with God.

4 Lord, when my powers are failing
My breath comes heavily,
And words are unavailing,
O hear my sighs to Thee!

5 When mind, and thought, O Savior,
Are flickering, like a light,
That to and fro doth waver,
Ere 'til extinguished quite;

6 In that last hour, O grant me
To slumber soft and still,
No doubts to vex or haunt me,
Safe anchored on Thy will;

7 And so to Thee still cleaving
Through all death's agony,
To fall asleep believing,
And wake in heaven with Thee.

8 Amen! Thou Christ, my Savior,
Wilt grant this unto me:
Thy Spirit lead me ever,
That I fare happily.

Text Information

• First Line: My life is hid in Jesus
• Author: Anon. (1609)
• Meter: 7, 6. 4L.
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: The Last Things: Preparation for Death

Tune Information

• Name: [My life is hid in Jesus]
• Composer: Melchior Vulpius (1609)
• Meter: 7, 6. 4L.
• Key: E♭ Major