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