Hymns of the Evangelical Lutheran Church ‎#31

31. I fall asleep in Jesus' wounds

1 I fall asleep in Jesus' wounds,
there pardon for my sin 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
• German Title: In Christi Wunden schlaf' ich ein
• Author: Dr. P. Eber (1569)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: Death And Eternity
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [I fall asleep in Jesus' wounds]
• Key: c minor or modal
• Notes: Public Domain.