Hymns for Youth ‎#145

145. Draw Us to Thee

1. Draw us to thee,
For then shall we
Walk in thy steps forever
And hasten on
Where thou art gone
To be with thee, dear Saviour.

2. Draw us to thee;
O grant that we
May walk the road to heaven!
Direct our way
Lest we should stray
And from thy paths be driven.

3. Draw us to thee,
Lord, lovingly;
Let us depart with gladness
That we may be
Forever free
From sorrow, grief, and sadness.

4. Draw us to thee
That also we
Thy heavenly bliss inherit
And ever dwell
Where sin and hell
No more can vex our spirit.

5. Draw us to thee
Unceasingly;
Into thy kingdom take us.
Let us fore'er
Thy glory share;
Thy saints and joint heirs make us.

Text Information

• First Line: Draw us to thee
• Title: Draw Us to Thee
• Translator: August Crull, 1846-1923
• Author: Friedrich Funcke, 1642-1699
• Meter: 4 4 7 4 4 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1966

Tune Information

• Name: ACH GOTT UND HERR
• Meter: 4 4 7 4 4 7
• Incipit: 17655 67121 76716
• Key: B♭ Major
• Source: Melody from As Hymnodus Sacer, Leipzig, 1625