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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