Evangelical Lutheran hymnal ‎#230

230. Let me be Thine for ever

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 O Holy Ghost, who pourest
Sweet peace into my heart,
And all my soul restorest,
Thy comfort ne'er depart:
Let me His name confessing
Whom I in faith have known,
Receive Thy constant blessing,
And be in death Thine own.

Text Information

• First Line: Let me be Thine for ever
• Author: Nicolaus Selnecker, D. D. (1572)
• Translator: Rev. Matthias Loy, D. D. (1863)
• Meter: No. 13
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: The Catechism: Confirmation; Fourth Sunday after Easter
• Notes: From the German text: Lass mich dein sein und bleiben

Tune Information

• Name: COMMIT THY WAY (Befiehl du deine Wege)
• Meter: No. 13
• Key: G Major
• Source: German