Author: Rev. Emanuel Cronenwett, D. D. Appears in 7 hymnals 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'en 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; Christian Life and Hope The Consummation: Contemplation of Death Used With Tune: HEIDELBERG (Ach bleib mit deiner Gnade) Text Sources: Melchior Vulpius G. B., Jena, 1609
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