Text: | Lord Jesus Christ, Thou Living Bread |
Author: | J. Rist, 1607-67 |
Translator: | A. T. Russell, 1806-74 |
Tune: | HERR, WIE DU WILLST |
1 Lord Jesus Christ, Thou living Bread,
May I for mine possess Thee.
I would with heav'nly food be fed;
Descend, refresh, and bless me.
Now make me meet for Thee, O Lord;
Now, humbly by my heart implored,
Grant me Thy grace and mercy.
2 Thou me to pastures green dost guide,
To quiet waters lead me;
Thy Table Thou dost well provide
And from Thy hand dost feed me.
Sin, weakness, and infirmity
Am I; O Savior, give to me
The cup of Thy salvation.
3 O Bread of Heav'n, my soul's Delight,
For full and free remission
With prayer I come before Thy sight,
In sorrow and contrition.
With faith adorn my soul that I
May to Thy table now draw nigh
With Thine own preparation.
4 I merit not Thy favor, Lord,
Sin now upon me lieth;
Beneath my burden, self-abhorred,
To Thee my spirit crieth.
In all my grief this comforts me,
That Thou on sinners graciously,
Lord Jesus, hast compassion.
Text Information | |
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First Line: | Lord Jesus Christ, Thou living Bread |
Title: | Lord Jesus Christ, Thou Living Bread |
German Title: | De Lebensbrot, Herr Jesu Christ |
Author: | J. Rist, 1607-67 (cento) |
Translator: | A. T. Russell, 1806-74 (alt.) |
Meter: | 87 87 887 |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1996 |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | HERR, WIE DU WILLST |
Meter: | 87 87 887 |
Key: | G Major |
Source: | Deutsch kirchenamt, Strassburg, 1525 |