To Thee, O Lord, I yield my spirit

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To Thee, O Lord, I yield my spirit,
Who break'st in love this mortal chain;
My life I but from Thee inherit,
And death becomes my chiefest gain.
In Thee I live, in Thee I die,
Content, for Thou art ever nigh.

Source: The Lutheran Hymnary #581

Author: Ludwig Rudolf von Senft

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Text Information

First Line: To Thee, O Lord, I yield my spirit
Original Language: German
Author: Ludwig Rudolf von Senft
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

Tune

NEUMARK

Published in 1657 (see above) WER NUR DEN LIEBEN GOTT is also known as NEUMARK. Johann S. Bach (PHH 7) used the tune in its isorhythmic shape (all equal rhythms) in his cantatas 21, 27, 84, 88, 93, 166, 179, and 197. Many Lutheran composers have also written organ preludes on this tune. WER NUR DEN…

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Anglican Hymn Book #271

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Church Pastorals, hymns and tunes for public and social worship #914

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Hymnal Amore Dei #136b

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Hymnal, Amore Dei #136b

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Hymnal, Amore Dei. Rev. ed. #a136b

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Lutheran Hymnal for the Sunday School #81

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The Lutheran Hymnary #581

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