American Lutheran Hymnal ‎#167

167. Jesus, Thou Art Mine Forever

1 Jesus, Thou art mine forever,
Dearer far than earth to me;
Neither life nor death shall sever
Those sweet ties which bind to Thee.

2 All were drear to me and lonely
If Thy presence gladdened not;
While I sing to Thee, Thee only,
Ever blissful is my lot.

3 Thou alone art all my treasure,
Who hast died that I may live;
Thou conferrest noblest pleasure,
Who dost all my sins forgive.

4 Brightest gems and fairest flowers
Lose their beauty in Thy frown;
Joy and peace, like balmy showers,
In Thy smile come gently down. A-men.

5 Jesus, Thou art mine forever;
Suffer not myself to stray;
Let me in my weakness never
Cast my priceless pearl away.

6 Lamb of God! I do implore Thee,
Guard, support me, lest I fall;
Let me evermore adore Thee,
Be my everlasting All.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, Thou art mine forever
• Title: Jesus, Thou Art Mine Forever
• Author: M. Loy (1863)
• Meter: 8 7 8 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1930
• Topic: The Means of Grace: The Redeemer

Tune Information

• Name: MERTON
• Meter: 8 7 8 7
• Key: G Major
• Source: From Boosey's Musical Cabinet