Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America ‎#485

485. 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. A-men.

2 All 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 enter into rest.
Bear me home, O blessèd Saviour,
When to thee it seemeth best. [Refrain]

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, Lord and precious Saviour
• Translator: Augustus Nelson, 1863 - 1949
• Author: Jakob Arrhenius, 1642 - 1725
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1958
• Topic: The Life In Christ: Contemplation

Tune Information

• Name: KALMAR
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7, 7 7.
• Key: G Major
• Source: Swedish Melody, 1676