The Cyber Hymnal ‎#3360

3360. Jesus, Lord and Precious Savior

1. Jesus, Lord and precious Savior,
All my comfort and my joy!
Graciously extend Thy favor,
Let Thy Word my soul employ.

Refrain
Jesus, come abide with me,
Let me ever be with Thee.

2. All I do, O let me ever,
Jesus, in Thy name begin;
Give me success to my endeavor,
Final victory therein. [Refrain]

3. Let my words and thoughts, O Savior,
To Thy praise and glory tend;
Help me, Lord, that I may gather
Treasures that shall never end. [Refrain]

4. When my days on earth are over,
Let me enter into rest.
Bear me home, O blessèd Savior,
When to Thee it seemeth best. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, Lord and precious Savior
• Title: Jesus, Lord and Precious Savior
• Swedish Title: Jesu meine Lust und Wonne
• Author: Anonymous (17th Century)
• Translator (from German to Swedish): Jacob Arrehnius (1619)
• Translator (from Swedish to English): Augustus Nelson, 1863-1949
• Refrain First Line: Jesus, come abide with me
• Meter: 87.87.77
• Language: English
• Source: Lüneburgishes Gesangbuch, 1686 ; 17th Century Swedish: 'Jesus, du min fröjd och fromma'
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: KALMAR
• Composer: Hein­rich Al­bert (1642)
• Meter: 87.87.77
• Incipit: 11667 51134 25545
• Key: F Major
• Source: 17th Century Swedish
• Copyright: Public Domain