Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book ‎#375

375. I fall asleep in Jesus' wounds

1 I fall asleep in Jesus' wounds,
There pardon for my sins abounds;
Yea, Jesus' blood and righteousness
My jewels are, my glorious dress.
Wherein before my God I stand,
When I shall reach the heavenly land.

2 With peace and joy I now depart,
God's child I am with all my heart;
I thank thee, death, thou leadest me
To that true life where I would be.
So cleansed by Christ, I fear not death.
Lord Jesus, strengthen Thou my faith!

Text Information

• First Line: I fall asleep in Jesus' wounds
• Meter: L. M. 61.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1893
• Topic: Death and Burial
• Notes: C. Winkworth, Tr. a.; German: Im Christi Wunden schlaf' ich ein - Dr. P. Eber, 1569

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