The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#561

561. If I Must Die

1 If I must die, O, let me die
With hope in Jesus' blood—
The blood that saves from sin and guilt,
And reconciles to God.

2 If I must die, O, let me die
In peace with all mankind,
And change these fleeting joys below
For pleasures more refined.

3 If I must die—and die I must—
Let some kind seraph come
And bear me on his friendly wing
To my celestial home.

4 Of Canaan's land, from Pisgah's top,
May I but have a view,
Though Jordan should o'erflow its banks,
I'll boldly venture through.

Text Information

• First Line: If I must die, O, let me die
• Title: If I Must Die
• Author: Benjamin Beddome (1717-1795) (1794)
• Meter: C.M. 8.6.8.6.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Amos 4:12
• Topic: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Warning Message: Preparation for Death and Judgment
• Notes: Prepare to meet thy God. Amos 4:12.

Tune Information

• Name: BYEFIELD
• Composer: Thomas Hastings (1784-1872) (1840)
• Meter: C.M. 8.6.8.6.
• Key: F Major
• Notes: M.M. 58