Common Service Book of the Lutheran Church ‎#357

357. Jesus, Lord, and precious Saviour

1 Jesus, Lord, and precious Saviour,
All my comfort and my joy!
Graciously extend Thy favor,
Let Thy Word my soul employ,

Refrain:
Jesus, come, abide with me,
Let me ever be with Thee.

2 What I do, O, let me ever
Jesus, in Thy Name begin;
Give success to my endeavor,
Final victory therein. [Refrain]

3 Let my words and thoughts, O Saviour,
To Thy praise and glory tend;
Help me, Lord, that I may gather
Treasures that shall never end. [Refrain]

4 When my days on earth are over,
Let me gladly take my rest;
May the time come, blessèd Saviour,
When to Thee it seemeth best. [Refrain]

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, Lord, and precious Saviour
• Author: Jacob Arrhenius (1689)
• Translator: Augustus Nelson (1891)
• Refrain First Line: Jesus, come, abide with me
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: The Christian Life: Communion with Christ

Tune Information

• Name: HELA VÄRLDEN FRÖJDES HERREN
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7, 7 7
• Key: G Major
• Source: Swedish, 1689