Lutheran Hymn‎ 585 – I Fall Asleep in Jesus’ Wounds

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 … Read more

Lutheran Hymn‎ 587 – Asleep in Jesus! Blessed Sleep

1 Asleep, in Jesus! Blessed sleep, From which none ever wakes to weep; A calm and undisturbed repose, Unbroken by the last of foes. 2 Asleep in Jesus! Oh, how sweet To be for such a slumber meet, With holy confidence to sing That death has lost his venomed sting! 3 Asleep in Jesus! Peaceful … Read more

Lutheran Hymn‎ 588 – I Would Not Live Alway; I Ask Not to Stay

1 I would not live alway; I ask not to stay Where storm after storm rises dark o’er the way. The few lurid mornings that dawn on us here Suffice for life’s woes, are enough for its cheer. 2 I would not live always; thus fettered by sin, Temptation without and corruption within; E’en rapture … Read more

Lutheran Hymn‎ 589 – Oh, How Blest Are Ye Whose Tolls are Ended

1 Oh, how blest are they whose toils are ended, Who thro’ death have unto God ascended! Ye have arisen From the cares which keep us still in prison. 2 We are still as in a dungeon living, Still oppressed with sorrow and misgiving; Our undertakings Are but toils and troubles and heartbreakings. 3 Ye … Read more

Lutheran Hymn‎ 590 – In the Midst of Earthly Life

1. In the midst of earthly life Snares of death surround us; Who shall help us in the strife Lest the Foe confound us? Thou only, Lord, Thou only. We mourn that we have greatly erred, That our sins Thy wrath have stirred. Holy and righteous God! Holy and mighty God! Holy and all-merciful Savior! … Read more

Lutheran Hymn‎ 595 – Tender Shepherd, Thou hast Stilled

1 Tender Shepherd, Thou hast stilled Now Thy little lamb’s brief weeping. Ah, how peaceful and how mild In its narrow bed ’tis sleeping! And no sigh of anguish sore Heaves that little bosom more. 2 In this world of pain and care, Lord, Thou wouldst no longer leave it; To Thy heav’nly meadows fair … Read more

Lutheran Hymn‎ 598 – Who Knows when Death May Overtake Me

1. Who knows when death may overtake me! Time passes on, my end draws near. How swiftly can my breath forsake me! How soon can life’s last hour appear! My God, for Jesus’ sake I pray Thy peace may bless my dying day. 2. The world that smiled when morn was breaking May change for … Read more

Lutheran Hymn‎ 599 – My course is Run, Praise God, My Course is Run

Hymn Information: The Lutheran Hymnal #599 Title: My course is Run, Praise God, My Course is Run German Title: Es ist vollbracht Translator: August Zich (1937) Author (attributed to): Andreas Gryphius (1726, cento) Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7 Topic: The Last Things: Death and Burial

Lutheran Hymn‎ 599 – My course is Run, Praise God, My Course is Run

Hymn Information: The Lutheran Hymnal #599 Title: My course is Run, Praise God, My Course is Run German Title: Es ist vollbracht Translator: August Zich (1937) Author (attributed to): Andreas Gryphius (1726, cento) Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7 Topic: The Last Things: Death and Burial

Lutheran Hymn‎ 601 – All men Living Are But Mortal

1 All men living are but mortal, Yea, all flesh must fade as grass; Only thro’ death’s gloomy portal To eternal life we pass. This frail body here must perish Ere the heav’nly love joys it cherish, Ere it gain the free reward For the ransomed of the Lord. 2 Therefore, when my God doth … Read more