Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary ‎#530

530. I Fall Asleep in Jesus' Wounds

1 I fall asleep in Jesus' wounds;
There pardon for my sins abounds.
Yea, Jesus' blood and righteousness
My jewels are, my glorious dress.
In these before my God I'll stand
When I shall reach the heav'nly land.

2 With peace and joy I now depart;
God's child I am with all my heart.
I thank thee, death, thou leadest me
To that true life where I would be.
So cleansed by Christ, I fear not death.
Lord Jesus, strengthen Thou my faith.

Text Information

• First Line: I fall asleep in Jesus' wounds
• Title: I Fall Asleep in Jesus' Wounds
• German Title: In Christi Wunden schlaf ich ein
• Author: P. Eber, 1511-69
• Translator: C. Winkworth, 1827-78
• Meter: 88 88 88
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1996
• Topic: Death: A Sleep; Trinity 24

Tune Information

• Name: VATER UNSER
• Composer (attr.): M. Luther, 1483-1546
• Arranger: J. S. Bach, 1685-1750
• Meter: 88 88 88
• Key: g minor