Psalmodia Germanica ‎#198

198. Christ is my Light and Treasure

I. Christ is my Light and Treasure;
In Death he is my Life;
Through him I leave with Pleasure
This World of Sin and Strive.

II. With Joy my Soul is ready
To meet my Brother CHRIST:
Our Union shall be steady,
Our Love rais'd to the high'st.

III. World, Sin and their Temptation
Are conquer'd by his Blood;
His Death seal'd my Salvation
With my forgiving God.

IV. When all my Pow'rs are fainting,
And Speech is from me fled,
Accept, o Lord, my Panting,
Accept my Sighs in Stead.

V. With humble Resignation
On CHRIST I lean my Head;
At th' Hour of Expiration
His Cross shall be my Bed.

VI. Then, Lord, with Thee united,
Display to me thy Bliss;
And let my soul be plighted
To endless Love and Peace.

Text Information

• First Line: Christ is my Light and Treasure
• German Title: Christus der ist mein Leben
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1756
• Topic: Death and Resurrection

Tune Information

• Name: [Christ is my Light and Treasure]
• Key: F Major