The Lutheran Hymnal ‎#179

179. On My Heart Imprint Thine Image

On my heart imprint Thine image,
Blessed Jesus, King of Grace,
That life's riches, cares, and pleasures
Have no pow'r Thee to efface.
This the superscription be:
Jesus, crucified for me,
Is my Life, my hope's Foundation,
And my Glory and Salvation.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: On my heart imprint Thine image
• Title: On My Heart Imprint Thine Image
• Danish Title: Skriv dig, Jesu, paa mit Hjerte
• Translator: Peer O. Strömme (1898, alt.)
• Author: Thomas H. Kingo (1689)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1941
• Scripture:
  Luke 23:38
• Topic: The Church Year: Good Friday

Tune Information

• Name: DER AM KREUZ
• Composer: Johann B. König (1738)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8.
• Key: a minor