Church Book ‎#448

448. I will leave my Jesus never!

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!

Text Information

• First Line: I will leave my Jesus never!
• German Title: Meinen Jesum lasz ich nicht
• Author: Christian Keymann (1656)
• Translator: Unknown (1864)
• Meter: 8, 7, 8.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: The Christian Life: Following Christ; Sundays in Lent; Passion Week; Good Friday

Tune Information

• Name: ACH! WAS SIND WIR OHNE JESUS
• Meter: 8, 7, 8.
• Key: B♭ Major
• Notes: Source from index: Secular origin, 1650