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Lord Jesus Christ, my life, my light

Author: M. Behm Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 34 hymnals Topics: The Last Things Preparation for Death; The Last Things Preparation for Death Lyrics: 1 Lord Jesus Christ, my life, my light, My strength by day, my trust by night, On earth I’m but a passing guest, And sorely with my sins oppressed. 2 Far off I see my fatherland, Where through Thy grace I hope to stand. But ere I reach that paradise, A weary way before me lies. 3 My heart sinks at the journey’s length, My wasted flesh has little strength, Only my soul still cries in me, Lord, fetch me home, take me to Thee! 4 O let Thy sufferings give me power To meet the last and darkest hour; Thy cross the staff whereon I lean, My couch the grave where thou hast been. 5 Since Thou hast died, the pure, the just, I take my homeward way in trust, The gates of heaven, Lord, open wide, When here I may no more abide. 6 And when the last great day is come, And Thou, our Judge, shalt speak the doom, Let me with joy behold the light, And set me then upon Thy right. 7 Renew this wasted flesh of mine, That like the sun it there may shine, Among the angels pure and bright, Yea, like Thyself in glorious light. 8 Ah, then I’ll have my heart’s desire, When singing with the angels’ choir, Among the ransomed of Thy grace, For ever I behold Thy face! Used With Tune: [Lord Jesus Christ, my life, my light]

For Me to Live Is Jesus

Author: Catherine Winkworth; Unknown; Unknown Meter: 7.6.7.6 Appears in 16 hymnals Topics: The Last Things Death and Burial Lyrics: 1 For me to live is Jesus, To die is gain for me; Then, whensoe'er He pleases, I meet death willingly. 2 For Christ, my Lord and Brother, I leave this world so dim And gladly seek that other, Where I shall be with Him. 3 My woes are nearly over, Tho' long and dark the road; My sin His merits cover, And I have peace with God. 4 Lord, when my pow'rs are failing, My breath comes heavily, And words are unavailing. Oh, hear my sighs to Thee! 5 When mind and thought, 0 Savior, Are flickering like a light That to and fro doth waver Ere 'tis extinguished quite, 6 In that last hour, oh, grant me To slumber soft and still, No doubts to vex or haunt me, Safe anchored on Thy will; 7 And so to Thee still cleaving Through all death's agony, To fall asleep believing And wake in heaven with Thee. 8 Amen! Thou, Christ, my Savior, Wilt grant this unto me. Thy Spirit lead me ever That I fare happily. Amen. Scripture: Philippians 1:21 Used With Tune: CHRISTUS, DER IST MEIN

I Fall Asleep in Jesus' Wounds

Author: Catherine Winkworth; Paul Eber, d. 1569 Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 18 hymnals Topics: The Last Things Death and Burial Lyrics: 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. Amen. Scripture: Luke 2:29 Used With Tune: VATER UNSER

Praise God, this hour of sorrow

Author: H. A. Brorson; J. Heerman Meter: 7.7.6.7.7.8 Appears in 8 hymnals Topics: The Last Things Burial of Children; The Last Things Burial of Children Lyrics: 1 Praise God, this hour of sorrow Shall bring a brighter morrow: I go to Paradise. My mother dear and father, When round my grave you gather, Lay me to rest with songs of praise. 2 What better can befall me Than that the Lord doth call me From hence, where sin holds sway? Who is on earth a stranger Must ever be in danger, Till God hath closed life's fleeting day. 3 God takes His own from anguish And pain, in which they languish Within this vale of tears, And gives them to inherit The crown that Christ did merit: The joy of heaven's eternal years. 4 I was on earth your treasure; And now I know but pleasure Ye weep in bitter woe; Believe, whate'er betideth, God's love in all abideth, And soon your tears shall cease to flow. 5 Our days the Lord appointeth, He woundeth and anointeth, He knoweth all things well. No evil He effected, No good He e'er neglected, And all His works His glory tell. 6 When ye shall see me nearing The throne of God, appearing Adorned and crowned a bride, My palms of victory swinging, 'Midst Hallelujahs ringing, In beauteous grace the Lamb beside: 7 Ye both shall rue the sadness That made you weep, and gladness E'er in your hearts shall reign. Who follows where God guideth, And takes what He provideth Shall know surcease from all his pain. 8 Farewell, I now must leave you; The grief this day doth give you Soon others, too, shall bear. Be ye to God commended; In heaven all woe is ended, And we shall meet in glory there. Used With Tune: [Praise God, this hour of sorrow]

O'er the Distant Mountains Breaking

Author: John S. B. Monsell Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.4.7 Appears in 113 hymnals Topics: The Last Things Judgment Lyrics: 1 O’er the distant mountains breaking Comes the redd'ning dawn of day. Rise, my soul, from sleep awaking; Rise and sing and watch and pray. ’Tis thy Savior, 'Tis thy Savior, On His bright returning way. 2 O Thou Long-expected, weary Waits my anxious soul for Thee; Life is dark, and earth is dreary, When Thy light I do not see. O my Savior, O my Savior, When wilt Thou return to me? 3 Nearer is my soul’s salvation; Spent the night, the day at hand. Keep me in my lowly station, Watching for Thee till I stand, O my Savior, O my Savior, In Thy bright, Thy promised land. 4 With my lamp well trimmed and burning, Swift to hear and slow to roam, Watching for Thy glad returning To restore me to my home. Come, my Savior, Come, my Savior, O my Savior, quickly come. Amen. Scripture: Matthew 24:42 Used With Tune: O JERUSALEM, DU SCHÖNE

Great King of kings, why dost Thou stay

Author: H. Bonar Meter: 8.8.8.4 Appears in 8 hymnals Topics: The Last Things Christ's Second Coming; The Last Things Christ's Second Coming Lyrics: 1 Great King of kings, why dost Thou stay, Why tarriest Thou upon Thy way, Why lingers the expected day? Thy kingdom come! 2 Life in its fullness is with Thee, Life in its holy liberty; From death and chains this world set free; Thy kingdom come! 3 Earth is still waiting for the day, When old things shall have passed away, And all be clad in new array: Thy kingdom come! 4 O King of glory, King of peace, Bid all these storms and tumults cease, Bring in Thy reign of righteousness; Thy kingdom come! Used With Tune: [Great King of kings, why dost Thou stay]

Brief life is here our portion

Author: Bernard of Cluny Appears in 249 hymnals Topics: The Last Things The Heavenly Home; The Last Things The Heavenly Home Lyrics: 1 Brief life is here our portion; Brief sorrow, short-lived care; The life that knows no ending, The tearless life is there. O happy retribution! Short toil, eternal rest; For mortals, and for sinners A mansion with the blest! 2 And now we fight the battle, But then shall wear the crown Of full and everlasting And passionless renown; And now we watch and struggle, And now we live in hope, And Zion in her anguish With Babylon must cope; 3 But He whom now we trust in Shall then be seen and known; And they that know and see Him Shall have Him for their own. The morning shall awaken, And shadows shall decay, And each true-hearted servant Shall shine as doth the day. 4 There grief is turned to pleasure, Such pleasure as below No human voice can utter, No human heart can know. There God, our king and portion, In fullness of His grace, Shall we behold for ever, And worship face to face. 5 O sweet and blessed country, The home of God's elect! O sweet and blessed country That eager hearts expect! Jesus, in mercy bring us To that dear land of rest; Who art, with God the Father And Spirit, ever blest. Used With Tune: [Brief life is here our portion]

True Light, that lightest all in heaven and earth

Author: G. Thring Meter: 10.6.10.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 3 hymnals Topics: The Last Things The Heavenly Home; The Last Things The Heavenly Home Lyrics: 1 True Light, that lightest all in heaven and , Light us Thou Light divine; Children thou mad'st us by a second birth. children, O Lord, of Thine; Heirs of a life undying, The hidden life above, Strong on Thy strength relying, Safe in a Father's love. 2 The earth, erewhile so oft bedewed with tears, Shall be, like man, new-born; The heavens--unrolled through unimagined years-- Be bright with endless morn; No room is there for sorrow, Toll, trouble, want, or care, None anxious for the morrow,-- There is no morrow there. 3 Light there, eternal light and life shall reign O'er all without, within; No stricken soul e'er bow beneath the pain Of unforgotten sing; The day shall have no ending, No night its shadows cast, All present gladness blending With gladness in the past. 4 We darkly now, as in a mirror, see These wondrous worlds on high; Help us, O Lord, to live our life in Thee, The life that cannot die; Till heavenward ever soaring, By Thy redeeming grace, Before Thy throne adoring We see Thee face to face. Used With Tune: [True Light, that lightest all in heaven and earth]

Blessed are the heirs of heaven

Author: F. G. Klopstock Meter: 8.9.8.8.9.8.6.6.4.4.4.8 Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: The Last Things Burial and Resurrection; The Last Things Burial and Ressurection Lyrics: 1 Blessed are the heirs of heaven, The dead, who die in Christ forgiven, They from their labors have release; Saith the Spirit: they are resting. No sting of death is them molesting, For they have found the home of peace; In peace they sweetly rest, Forever they are blest, Hallelujah! Before God's throne to His dear Son Do follow them their works well done. 2 Glory, honor and thanksgiving, Be unto God the ever-living, And to the Lamb for sinners slain! Ransomed host that now victorious Have won the crown of life all glorious, Extol the Lamb, enthroned to reign! For us Himself He gave, He sank into the grave, He is risen! He went before, death's pathway o'er, We follow to the heavenly shore. 3 Sun nor moon their light are casting Where God in glory everlasting Dispels the gloomy shades of night; Now the wished-for day appeareth, O blessed sight, our souls it cheereth, The Lamb is now our sun and light! No more we weep or moan, The former things are gone, Hallelujah! Death's shades now flee, we rise to see The dayspring of eternity. Used With Tune: [Blessed are the heirs of heaven]