Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book ‎#352

352. Thy life was giv'n for me

1 Thy life was giv'n for me,
Thy blood, O Lord, was shed,
That I might ransom'd be,
And quickened from the dead.
Thy life was giv'n for me:
What have I giv'n for Thee?

2 Thy Father's home of light,
Thy rainbow-circled throne,
Were left for earthly night,
For wanderings sad and lone.
Yea, all was left for me:
Have I left aught for Thee?

3 And Thou hast brought to me,
Down from Thy home above,
Salvation full and free,
Thy pardon and Thy love.
Great gifts Thou broughtest me:
What have I brought to Thee?

4 Oh, let my life be given,
My years for Thee be spent,
World's fetters all be riven,
And pain with joy be blent!
Thou gavest Thyself for me;
I give myself to Thee.

Text Information

• First Line: Thy life was giv'n for me
• Meter: 6s 61
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1918
• Topic: Sanctification
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

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