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Teach me the measure of my days

Hymnal: ELH1880 #432 (1880) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 Teach me the measure of my days, Thou Maker of my frame! I would survey life's narrow space, And learn how frail I am. 2 A span is all that we can boast; A fleeting hour of time; Man is but vanity and dust, In all His flower and prime. 3 Vain race of mortals, see them move Like shadows o'er the plain: They rage and strive, desire and love, But all the noise is vain. 4 Some walk in honor's gaudy show; Some dig for golden ore; They toil for whom they do not know, And straight are seen no more. 5 What should I wish or wait for then, From creatures, earth, and dust? They make our expectations vain, And disappoint our trust. 6 Now I resign my earthly hope, My fond desires recall; I give my mortal interest up, And make my God my all. Topics: Christian Life and Hope ; The Consummation Contemplation of Death Languages: English

For me to live is Jesus

Hymnal: ELH1880 #433 (1880) Lyrics: 1 For me to live is Jesus, For me to die is gain; To Christ I gladly yield me, And pass where He has lain. 2 I hence go with rejoicing To Christ, my Brother's side, That I may soon be with Him, And e'er with Him abide. 3 I have o'ercome life's crosses, Endured the chastening rod; And through His five wounds holy I am at peace with God. 4 When all my powers are breaking, My breath comes heavily, And not a word can utter, O hear my sighs to Thee! 5 When mind and though with faintness But waver yet about, E'ev as a light that flickers Just as the flame goes out; 6 Then let me softly, gently, Lord, fall asleep in Thee, When by Thy will and counsel My last hour comes to me; 7 And let me cleave unto Thee With ivy's searching hold, And ever live, Lord, with Thee In bliss of heaven untold. 8 Amen! this will Thou, Savior, Grant graciously to me; Endow me with Thy Spirit That blest I pass to Thee! Topics: Christian Life and Hope ; The Consummation Contemplation of Death Languages: English

Lord Jesus Christ, true man and God

Hymnal: ELH1880 #434 (1880) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Lord Jesus Christ, true man and God, Thou who for me hast borne the rod, And on the cross hast died in pain, For me Thy Father's love to gain: 2 I pray, by all Thy bitter woe, Thou wouldst Thy grace on me bestow, When heavily I draw my breath, In the last agonies of death. 3 And when my spirit leaves its bands, Then take it, Lord, into Thy hands; My body, may it rest in clay, Till the aproach of the last day. 4 And at the last resurrection great, Be Thou my Joy and Advocate! Remember not my sins so rife, But pardon grant in grace, and life. 5 As Thou hast promised unto me, Lord in Thy Word—and I trust Thee— "Who keeps my Word, I truly say, And 'bides by faith in me alway, 6 "Shall not be judged! shall by faith, And nevermore shall taste of death! And though his body here shall die, Destruction still shall not come nigh. 7 "But I will with my mighty hands Deliever him from death's cold bands, And take him to my realm to me, Where he shall e'er my glory see, 8 "And ever live in joys with me." To which help us, yea! graciously. O Lord! forgive our sins so great, And help that we in patience wait, 9 Till our last hour on earth draws nigh, And that our faith with watchful eye May trust Thy word e'er steadfastly, Till blessedly we sleep in Thee. Topics: Christian Life and Hope ; The Consummation Contemplation of Death Languages: English

When my last hour is close at hand

Hymnal: ELH1880 #435 (1880) Lyrics: 1 When my last hour is close at hand, And I must hence betake me, Do Thou, Lord Jesus, by me stand, Nor let Thine aid forsake me; To Thy blest hands I now commend My soul, at this my earthly end, And Thou wilt safely keep it. 2 My sins, dear Lord, disturb me sore, My conscience cannot slumber; But I will cleave to Thee the more, Though they the sands outnumber; I will remember Thou didst die, Will think on Thy most bitter cry; Thy sufferings shall uphold me. 3 That was graft into the Vine, Hence will I comfort borrow; For Thou wilt surely keep me Thine Through fear, and pain, and sorrow; Yea, though I die, I die to Thee: For Thou through death didst win for me The right to life eternal. 4 Since Thou didst leave the grave again, It cannot be my dwelling: Thou art in heaven, this soothes my pain, All fear of death dispelling; For Thou wilt have me where Thou art, And so with joy can I depart, To be with Thee forever. 5 To Thee I now stretch out mine arms, And gladly hence betake me; I sleep at peace from all alarms, No human voice can wake me. But Christ is with me through the strife, And He will bear me into life, And open heaven before me. Topics: Christian Life and Hope ; The Consummation Contemplation of Death Languages: English

O world, I must now leave thee

Hymnal: ELH1880 #436 (1880) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 O world, I now must leave thee, But little doth it grieve me, I seek my native land; True life I there inherit, And here I yield my spirit With joy to God's all-gracious hand. 2 So on His Word relying, I know, while I am dying I soon shall see His face, Through Christ whose death hath bought me; The Father's love He brought me, And now prepares for me a place. 3 The grave hath lost its terrors, Since for my sins and errors, My Savior did atone: My works can nought avail me, But His work cannot fail me, I rest in faith on Him alone. 4 And so I hence am going In peace, full surely knowing That now I shall have rest: I feel death's icy finger; My soul here cannot linger, Nor would I stay--to go is best. 5 O world, I yet would teach thee That death will surely reach thee; Thou too must follow me; Then ere God's grace forsake thee, Repent! to Christ betake thee, That God have mercy too on thee. Topics: Christian Life and Hope ; The Consummation Contemplation of Death Languages: English

Lord Jesus Christ, my Life, my Light

Hymnal: ELH1880 #437 (1880) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Lord Jesus Christ, my Life, my Light, My Strength by day, my Trust by night, On earth I'm but a passing guest, And sorely by my sins oppressed. 2 Far off I see my fatherland, Where through Thy grace I hope to stand; But ere I reach that Paradise A weary way before me lies. 3 My heart sinks at the journey's length, My wasted flesh has little strength; Only my soul still cries in me, Lord, fetch me home, take me to Thee. 4 O let Thy sufferings give me power To meet the last and darkest hour; Thy cross the staff whereon I lean, My couch the grave where Thou hast been. 5 Since Thou hast died, the Pure, the Just, I take my homeward way in trust; The gates of heav'n, Lord, open wide, When here I may no more abide. 6 And when the last great day is come And Thou, our Judge, shalt speak the doom, Let me with joy behold the light, And set me then upon Thy right. 7 Renew this wasted flesh of mine, That like the sun it there may shine Among the angels pure and bright, Yea, like Thyself in glorious light. 8 Then I shall have my heart's desire, When, singing with the angels' choir, Among the ransomed of Thy grace, Forever I behold Thy face. Topics: Christian Life and Hope ; The Consummation Contemplation of Death Languages: English

My God, to Thee I now commend

Hymnal: ELH1880 #438 (1880) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 My God, to Thee I now commend My soul, for Thou, O Lord, Dost live and love me without end, And wilt perform Thy word. 2 To whom else should I make my plea, That heavenly life be mine? All souls, my God, belong to Thee, My soul is also Thine. 3 Thou gav'st my spirit at my birth, Take back what Thou hast given; And with the Lord I served on earth, Grant me to live in heaven. 4 Faith spreads her wings, she sees revealed The shining wall above; My spirit knows that it is sealed, Redeemed from death by love. 5 Thou my Redeemer wast of yore, From sin Thou mad'st me free; Now, faithful God, dost Thou once more In death deliver me. 6 Thou liv'st and lovest without end, And dost perform Thy Word; My passing soul I now commend To Thee, my God and Lord! Topics: Christian Life and Hope ; The Consummation Contemplation of Death Languages: English

O Lord, my God, I cry to thee

Hymnal: ELH1880 #439 (1880) Lyrics: 1 0 Lord, my God, I cry to Thee, In my distress Thou helpest me; To Thee myself I all commend, O swiftly now Thine angel send, To guide me home and cheer my heart, Since Thou dost call me to depart. 2 0 Jesus Christ, Thou Lamb of God, Once slain to take away our load, Now let Thy cross, Thine agony, Avail to save and solace me, Thy death to open heav'n, and there Bid me the joy of angels share. 3 0 Holy Spirit, at the end, Sweet comforter, be Thou my Friend; When death and hell assail me sore, Leave me, O leave me nevermore, But bear me safely through the strife, As Thou hast promised, into life. Topics: Christian Life and Hope ; The Consummation Contemplation of Death Languages: English

Abide with me, fast falls the eventide

Hymnal: ELH1880 #440 (1880) Lyrics: 1 Abide with me! fast falls the eventide; The darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide! When other helpers fail, and comforts flee, Help of the helpless, O abide with me! 2 Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day; Earth's joys grow dim, its glories pass away; Change and decay in all around I see. O Thou who changes not, abide with me! 3 Not a brief glance I beg, a passing word, But as Thou dwell'st with Thy disciples, Lord, Familiar, condescending, patient, free, Come, not to sojourn, but abide with me. 4 Come not in terrors as the King of kings, But kind and good, with healing on Thy wings; Tears for all woes, a heart for every plea; O Friend of sinners, thus abide with me! 5 Thou on my head in early youth didst smile, And, though rebellious and perverse meanwhile, Thou hast not left me, oft as I left Thee: On to the close, O Lord, abide with me! 6 I need Thy presence every passing hour: What but thy grace can foil the tempter's power? Who like Thyself my guide and stay can be? Through cloud and sunshine, O abide with me! 7 I fear no foe, with Thee at hand to bless: Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness. Where is death's sting? where, grave, thy victory? I triumph still, if Thou abide with me! 8 Hold Thou Thy Cross before my closing eyes, Shine through the gloom, and point me to the skies: Heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee; In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me! Topics: Christian Life and Hope ; The Consummation Contemplation of Death Languages: English

Lord, now lettest Thou Thy servant

Hymnal: ELH1880 #441 (1880) Lyrics: 1 Lord, now let test Thou Thy servant From this life depart in peace! Praise be Thine, and blessings fervent, For the wearied soul's release. 2 He who saw Thy great salvation, With the eye of faith and love, In this earthly habitation, Walketh now by sight above! 3 Cares and crosses all are over, Sin and sorrow overcome; And the soul, Christ her Lover, Hath at last been taken home. 4 While life's paths we still are pressing, Grant us, Father, steadfast faith, And, for Christ's sake, grant the blessing Of a peaceful, Christian death. Topics: Christian Life and Hope ; The Consummation Death and Burial Languages: English