Wartburg Hymnal ‎#265

265. With all my heart I love Thee, Lord

1 With all my heart I love Thee, Lord;
Forsake me not, but still afford
Thy ready help and favor:
The world, its joys delight me not,
Nor earth nor heav'en could be my lot,
Wert Thou not mine forever.
And should my heart with sorrow break,
Thyself my portion I will make,
My trust, my heart's delight, my all,
Whose blood redeemed me from the fall:
Lord Jesus Christ!
My God and Lord! Thy gracious name
Preserve me from eternal shame.

2 My body, soul, and all I have
Are Thine, O Lord, to keep and save,
In this our life of sadness:
I pray Thee grant me daily grace,
To use each gift to Thy sole praise,
For other's good and gladness:
From doctrine false, from error wild,
From Satan's lies protect Thy child!
My soul with Thy whole strength prepare,
My cross in meekest love to bear:
Lord Jesus Christ!
My God and Lord! Thy gracious name
Preserve me from eternal shame.

3 My soul let Thine own angels dear,
To Abram's bosom bear and cheer,
When she her flight is taking:
My body, in its chamber still,
Securely keep from wrong and ill,
Till earth's last great awaking:
Then raise me, Lord, to be with Thee,
That these mine eyes with joy may see,
O Son of God, Thy glorious face.
My Savior, and my fount of grace!
Lord Jesus Christ,
Thy servant hear! hear, I implore,
That I may praise Thee evermore!

Text Information

• First Line: With all my heart I love Thee, Lord
• Translator: H. G. de Bunsen
• Author: M. Schalling
• Publication Date: 1918
• Topic: Faith in Jesus
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Translated from "Herzlich lieb hab ich dich o Herr" Tune: HERZLICH LIEB HAB' ICH DICH, O HERR

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