Author: Christian Keymann; Unknown Hymnal: Church Book #448 (1890) Meter: 8.7.8 Hymnal Title: Church Book Lyrics: 1 I will leave my Jesus never!
On the Cross for me He died;
Love shall draw me to Him ever,
At His feet I will abide.
Of my life the Light for ever,
I will leave my Jesus never!
2 In His Name I stand acquitted
While upon the earth I stay:
What I have to Him committed
He will keep until that day.
Be His service my endeavor;
I will leave my Jesus never!
3 Dwelling in His presence holy,
I at length shall reach the place
Where with all the saints in glory
I shall see His lovely face;
Nothing then but bliss for ever:
I will leave my Jesus never!
4 Not the earth with all its treasure
could content this soul of mine;
Not alone for heavenly pleasure
Doth my thirsty spirit pine;
For its Saviour yearning ever:
I will leave my Jesus never!
5 From that living Fountain drinking,
Walking always at His side,
Christ shall lead me without sinking
Through the river's rushing tide,
With the blest to sing for ever;
I will leave my Jesus never!
Topics: The Christian Life Following Christ; Sundays in Lent; Passion Week; Good Friday Languages: English Tune Title: ACH! WAS SIND WIR OHNE JESUS
I will leave my Jesus never!