228. Jesus I will never leave

1 Jesus I will never leave Who for me Himself has given; Therefore unto Him I’ll cleave, Nor from Him be ever driven; Life from Him doth light receive; Jesus I will never leave. 2 Not for earth’s vain joy I crave, Not for heaven’s glorious pleasure; Jesus, who my soul did save, Shall be my desire and treasure. He redemption did achieve; Jesus I will never leave. 3 Jesus I will never leave; Oh, the gifts that He has given! Comfort, rest, and joy and light, All are sent to me from heaven. Hope and life comes from above, All because of Jesus’ love. 4 I am His and He is mine, Love has bound us so sincerely; Through His wounds and blood divine Was my ransom paid so dearly. On Him I will firmly build, Full of hope which shall not yield. 5 When the heart would seek the Lord To enfold, O blessed hour! And how great is the reward: Grace and peace to share with power, And one glance that for Him yearns, With a thousand joys returns. 6 Jesus I shall never leave, To His side still firmly clinging. Christ leads all who Him receive To life’s waters ever springing. Blest are they who to Him cleave! Jesus I will never leave.

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First Line: Jesus I will never leave
Original Language: German
Author: Christian Keymann
Author: Benjamin Schmolck
Language: English
Publication Date: 2003
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