Evangelical Lutheran hymnal ‎#285

285. Jesus, Thou art mine forever

1 Jesus, Thou art mine forever,
Dearer far than earth to me;
Neither life nor death shall sever
Those sweet ties which bind to Thee.

2 All were drear to me and lonely,
If Thy presence gladdened not;
While I sing to Thee-- Thee only,
Mine’s an ever blissful lot.

3 Thou alone art all my treasure,
Who hast died that I might live;
Thou conferrest noblest pleasure,
Who dost all my sins forgive.

4 Brightest gems and fairest flowers
Lose their beauty in Thy frown;
Joy and peace, like balmy showers,
In Thy smile come gently down.

5 Jesus, Thou art mine forever;
Suffer not my soul to stray:
Let me in my weakness never
Cast my priceless pearl away.

6 Lamb of God! I do implore Thee,
Guard, support me, lest I fall:
Let me evermore adore Thee;
Be my everlasting All.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, Thou art mine forever
• Author: Rev. Matthias Loy, D. D. (1880)
• Meter: 8s, 7s. No. 5
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: The Catechism: The Redeemer; Twenty Fourth Sunday after Trinity

Tune Information

• Name: MERTON (New)
• Meter: 8s, 7s. No. 5
• Key: G Major
• Source: Boosey's Musical Cabinet