Author: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878 Meter: 7.6.7.6 Appears in 16 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-8 Lyrics: 1 For me to live is Jesus,
to die is gain for me;
so, when my Savior pleases,
I meet death willingly.
2 For Christ, my Lord and brother,
I leave this world so dim
and gladly seek another,
where I shall be with him.
3 My woes are nearly over,
though long and dark the road;
my sin his merits cover,
and I have peace with God.
4 In my last hour, Lord, grant me
a slumber soft and still,
no doubts to vex or haunt me,
safe anchored in your will.
5 Thus, bound to you, my Savior,
death's brief and harmless night
gives way to joy forever
with you in heav'nly light. Topics: Hope and Comfort Used With Tune: CHRISTUS, DER IST MEIN LEBEN Text Sources: Ein schön geistlich Gesangbuch, Jena, 1609
For Me to Live Is Jesus