1 Lord, as Thou wilt, deal Thou with me;
No other wish I cherish.
In life and death I cling to Thee;
O do not let me perish!
Let not Thy grace from me depart
And grant an ever patient heart
To bear what Thou dost send me.
2 Grant honor, truth, and purity,
And love Thy Word to ponder;
From all false doctrine keep me free.
Bestow, both here and yonder,
What serves my everlasting bliss;
Preserve me from unrighteousness
Throughout my earthly journey.
3 When, at Thy summons, I must leave
This vale of sin and sadness,
Give me Thy grace, Lord, not to grieve,
But to depart with gladness.
To Thee my spirit I commend;
O Lord, grant me a blessed end
Through Jesus Christ, my Savior.
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| First Line: | Lord, as Thou wilt, deal Thou with me |
| Title: | Lord, as Thou Wilt, Deal Thou with Me |
| German Title: | Herr, wie du wilst, so schick's mit mir |
| Author: | K. Bienemann, 1540-91 |
| Translator: | E. Cronenwett, 1841-1931 |
| Publication Date: | 1996 |
| Meter: | 87 87 887 |
| Topic: | Election; Epiphany 5 |
| Language: | English |
| Tune Information | |
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| Name: | HERR, WIE DU WILLST |
| Meter: | 87 87 887 |
| Key: | G Major |
| Source: | Deutsch kirchenamt, Strassburg, 1525 |