Hymns of the Lutheran Church

27 O Jesus, Lamb of God, You Are

1 O Jesus, Lamb of God, you are My comfort and my guiding star. I come a sinner, trusting And bring my many sins with me. 2 O Lord, my sin indeed is great; I groan beneath the dreadful weight. Be merciful to me, I pray; Take guilt and punishment away. 3 Saint John the Baptist points to you And bids me cast my sin on you, For you have left your throne on high To suffer for the world and die. 4 Help me to change my ways, O Lord, And gladly to obey your Word. While here I live, abide with me. Then take me home eternally.

Text Information

Author
Bartholomäus Helder, 1585-1635; tr. August Crull, 1845-1923, alt.
Translator
August Crull, 1845-1923, alt.

Tune Information

Name
WEIMAR
Meter
LM
Source
C. P. E. Bach, 1714-88