Christian Hymns ‎#240

240. Let me be Thine forever

1 Let me be Thine forever,
My gracious God and Lord,
May I forsake Thee never,
Nor wander from Thy Word:
Preserve me from the mazes
Of error and distrust,
And I shall sing Thy praises
Forever with the just.

2 Lord Jesus! bounteous Giver
Of light and life divine,
Thou didst my soul deliver,
To thee I all resign;
Thou hast in mercy bought me
With blood and bitter pain:
Let me, since Thou hast sought me,
Eternal life obtain.

3 And Thou, O Holy Spirit,
My Comforter and Guide,
In my Redeemer's merit
Let ever me confide,
His holy name confessing.
Help me when death draws nigh;
Grant me Thy constant blessing,
And save me when I die.

Text Information

• First Line: Let me be Thine forever
• German Title: Lad mig nu din forblive
• Meter: 7, 6.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1898
• Topic: Worship: Closing; Christ: Abiding in; Holy Ghost: Comforter
• Notes: N. Selneccer, d. 1592. Tr. M. Loy.

Tune Information

• Name: PRAISE
• Meter: 7, 6.
• Key: A Major
• Source: Zinck's Koralbog, 1801.
• Notes: Norwegian tune name: [Jeg vil mig Herren love.]