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!
Source: The Lutheran Hymnary #338
First Line: | I will leave my Jesus never |
German Title: | Meinen Jesum lass ich nicht |
Author: | Christian Keimann (1654) |
Translator: | Anonymous (1867) |
Language: | English |
Copyright: | Public Domain |