Hymns of the Lutheran Church

410 Let me be Thine for ever,

1 Let me be Thine for ever, My gracious God and Lord, May I forsake Thee never, Nor wander from Thy word: Preserve me from the mazes Of error and distrust, And I shall sing Thy praises Forever with the just. 2 Lord Jesus! bounteous giver Of light and life divine, Thou didst my soul deliver, To Thee I all resign: Thou hast in mercy bought me With blood and bitter pain; Let me, since Thou hast sought me, Eternal life obtain. 3 O Holy Ghost, who pourest Sweet peace into my heart, And all my soul restorest, Let not Thy grace depart. And while His name confessing Whom I by faith have known, Grant me Thy constant blessing; Make me for aye Thine own.

Text Information

Author
N. Selnecker, 1572, et al.
Translator
M. Loy, 1880

Tune Information

Name
Herzlich thut mich verlangen
Meter
7, 6. 8l.
Source
H. L. Hassler, 1601