Author: C. Winkworth, 1827-78; Unknown Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary #473 (1996) Meter: 7.6.7.6 Lyrics: 1 For me to live is Jesus,
To die is gain for me;
Then, whensoe'er He pleases,
I meet death willingly.
2 For Christ, my Lord and Brother,
I leave this world so dim
And gladly seek that other,
Where I shall be with Him.
3 My woes are nearly over,
Though long and dark the road;
My sin His merits cover,
And I have peace with God.
4 Lord, when my pow'rs are failing,
My breath comes heavily,
And words are unavailing.
O hear my sighs to Thee.
5 When mind and thought, 0 Savior,
Are flic'ring like a light
That to and fro doth waver
Ere 'tis extinguished quite,
6 In that last hour, O grant me
To slumber soft and still,
No doubts to vex or haunt me,
Safe anchored on Thy will;
7 And so to Thee still cleaving
Through all death's agony,
To fall asleep believing
And wake in heav'n with Thee.
8 Amen! Thou, Christ, my Savior.
Wilt grant this unto me.
Thy Spirit lead me ever
That I fare happily.
Topics: Death and Burial; Trinity 16 Languages: English Tune Title: CHRISTUS, DER IST MEIN LEBEN
For Me to Live Is Jesus