Words: Au­thor un­known, in the Lün­e­burgi­sh­es Ge­sang­buch, 1686 (Je­su meine Lust und Wonne); trans­lat­ed from Ger­man to Swed­ish by Ja­cob Ar­rehn­i­us, 1619 (Je­sus, du min fröjd och from­ma), and from Swed­ish to Eng­lish by (1863-1949).

Music: Kal­mar, , 1642.


Jesus, Lord and precious Savior,
All my comfort and my joy!
Graciously extend Thy favor,
Let Thy Word my soul employ.

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Jesus, come abide with me,
Let me ever be with Thee.

All I do, O let me ever,
Jesus, in Thy Name begin;
Give me success to my endeavor,
Final victory therein.

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Let my words and thoughts, O Savior,
To Thy praise and glory tend;
Help me, Lord, that I may gather
Treasures that shall never end.

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When my days on earth are over,
Let me enter into rest.
Bear me home, O blessèd Savior,
When to Thee it seemeth best.

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