The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#410

410. Let me be Thine forever

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,
Let not Thy grace depart.
And while His name confessing
Whom I in faith have known,
Grant me Thy constant blessing;
Make me for aye Thine own.

Text Information

• First Line: Let me be Thine forever
• Author: N. Selnecker (1572)
• Meter: 7, 6. 8L.
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: The Church Year: Fifth Sunday after Trinity; Consecration
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Let me be Thine forever]
• Composer: H. L. Hassler (1601)
• Meter: 7, 6. 8L.
• Key: C Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain.