The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#338

338. I will leave my Jesus never!

1 I will leave my Jesus never!
On the cross for me He died;
Love shall draw me to Him ever,
At His feet I will abide.
Of my life the light for ever,
I will leave my Jesus never!

2 In His Name I stand acquitted
While upon the earth I stay:
What I have to Him committed
He will keep until that day.
Be His service my endeavor;
I will leave my Jesus never!

3 Dwelling in His presence holy,
I at length shall reach the place
Where with all His saints in glory
I shall see His lovely face;
Nothing then but bliss for ever:
I will leave my Jesus never!

4 Not the earth with all its treasure
could content this soul of mine;
Not alone for heavenly pleasure
Doth my thirsty spirit pine;
For its Savior yearning ever:
I will leave my Jesus never!

5 From that living fountain drinking,
Walking always at His side,
Christ shall lead me without sinking
Through the river's rushing tide,
With the blest to sing for ever:
I will leave my Jesus never!

Text Information

• First Line: I will leave my Jesus never!
• Author: Chr. Keimann (1658)
• Meter: 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 8.
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: The Church Year: First Sunday after Easter; Following Christ

Tune Information

• Name: [I will leave my Jesus never!]
• Composer: J. Tilleard, 1827—76
• Meter: 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 8.
• Key: D Major