Lutheran Worship ‎#257

257. Let Me Be Yours Forever

1 Let me be yours forever,
My gracious God and Lord;
May I forsake you never
Nor wander from your Word.
Preserve me from the mazes
Of error and distrust,
And I shall sing your praises
Forever with the just.

2 Lord Jesus, bounteous giver
Of light and life divine,
You did my soul deliver;
To you I all resign.
You have in mercy bought me
With blood and bitter pain;
Let me, since you have sought me,
Eternal life obtain.

3 O Holy Spirit, pouring
Sweet peace into my heart
And all my soul restoring,
Let me in grace depart.
And while his name confessing
Whom I by faith have known,
Grant me your constant blessing
And take me as your own.

Text Information

• First Line: Let me be yours forever
• Title: Let Me Be Yours Forever
• Author: Nikolaus Selnecker, 1532-92 (st. 1)
• Translator: Matthias Loy, 1828-1915 (alt.)
• Meter: 76 76 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1982
• Topic: Close of Service; Confirmation; Justification; Life Everlasting
• Source: Rudolstädter Gesangbuch, 1688, sts. 2-3

Tune Information

• Name: LOB GOTT GETROST MIT SINGEN
• Meter: 76 76 D
• Key: G Major
• Source: Ein Gesangbuch der Brüder, Nürnberg, 1544