608. I Fall Asleep in Jesus' Wounds

1 I fall asleep in Jesus' wounds;
There pardon for my sin abounds.
Yea, Jesus' blood and righteousness
My beauty are, my glorious dress.
In these before my God I'll stand
When I shall reach the heav'nly land.

2 In peace and joy I now depart;
God's child I am with all my heart.
I thank you, death, for leading me
To that true life, where I would be.
So cleansed by Christ, I fear not death.
Lord Jesus, strengthen now my faith.

Text Information
First Line: I fall asleep in Jesus' wounds
Title: I Fall Asleep in Jesus' Wounds
Author: Paul Eber, 1511-69
Translator: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-78 (alt.)
Meter: 88 88 88
Language: English
Publication Date: 1993
Topic: Death and Burial
Tune Information
Name: VATER UNSER IM HIMMELREICH, DER DU
Composer (attributed to): Martin Luther, 1483-1546
Meter: 88 88 88
Key: g minor
Notes: Alternate settings: 306, 407, 479



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