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As Surely As I Live, God Said

Author: Nikolaus Herman, c. 1480-1561; Matthias Loy, 1828-1915 Hymnal: Christian Worship (1993) #308 (1993) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Hymnal Title: Christian Worship (1993) First Line: As surely as I live, God said, Lyrics: 1 "As surely as I live," God said, "I would not have the sinner dead, But that he turn from error's ways, Repent, and live through endless days." 2 To us, therefore, Christ gave command: "Go forth and preach in ev'ry land; Bestow on all my pard'ning grace Who will repent of sinful ways. 3 "All those whose sins you thus remit I truly pardon and acquit, And those whose sins you do retain Condemned and guilty shall remain. 4 "What you will bind, that bound shall be; What you will loose, that shall be free; Unto my Church the keys are giv'n To op'n and close the gates of heav'n." 5 The words which absolution give Are his who died that we might live; The minister whom Christ has sent Is but his humble instrument. 6 When ministers lay on their hands, Absolved by Christ the sinner stands; He who by grace the Word believes Forgiveness, sure and sweet, receives. 7 Praise God the Father and the Son And Holy Spirit, Three in One, As was, is now, and so shall be Forever and eternally! Topics: Confession and Absolution; Confession and Absolution Languages: English Tune Title: ST. LUKE

As Surely As I Live, God Said

Author: Nicolaus Herman, c. 1480-1561; Matthias Loy, 1828-1915 Hymnal: Christian Worship #656 (2021) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Hymnal Title: Christian Worship First Line: "As surely as I live," God said Lyrics: 1 "As surely as I live," God said, "I would not see the sinner dead. but that he turn from error’s ways, repent, and live through endless days." 2 And so our Lord gave this command: "Go forth and preach in ev'ry land; bestow on all my pard'ning grace who will repent of sinful ways. 3 "All those whose sins you thus remit I truly pardon and acquit, and those whose sins you do retain condemned and guilty shall remain. 4 "What you will bind, that bound shall be; what you will loose, that shall be free; unto my Church the keys are giv'n to op'n and close the gates of heav'n." 5 The words which absolution give are his who died that we might live; the minister whom Christ has sent is but His humble instrument. 6 When ministers lay on their hands, absolved by Christ the sinner stands; he who by grace the Word believes forgiveness, sure and sweet, receives. 7 Praise God the Father and the Son and Holy Spirit, Three in One, as was, is now, and so shall be forever and eternally! Topics: Confession and Absolution Scripture: Matthew 16:19 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. LUKE

"So Truly As I Live," God Saith

Author: N. Herman, c. 1480-1561; M. Loy, 1828-1915 Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary #417 (1996) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Hymnal Title: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary Lyrics: 1 "So truly as I love," God saith, "I would not have the sinner's death, But that he turn from error's ways, Repent, and live through endless days." 2 To us therefore Christ gave command: "Go forth and preach in ev'ry land; Bestow on all My pard'ning grace Who will repent and mend their ways. 3 "All those whose sins ye thus remit I truly pardon and acquit, And those whose sins ye do retain Condemned and guilty shall remain. 4 "What ye shall bind, that bound shall be; What ye shall loose, that shall be free; Unto My Church the keys are giv'n To ope and close the gates of heav'n." 5 They who believe when ye proclaim The joyful tidings in My name that I for them My blood have shed, Are free from guilt and Judgment dread. 6 The words which absolution give Are His who died that we might live; The minister whom Christ has sent Is but His humble instrument. 7 However great our sin may be, The absolution sets us free, Appointed by God's own dear son To bring the pardon He has won. 8 When ministers lay on their hands, Absolved by Christ the sinner stands; He who by grace the Word believes The purchase of His blood receives. 9 This is the pow'r of Holy Keys, It binds and doth again release; The Church e'er has them at her side, Our Mother and Christ's holy Bride. 10 All praise, eternal Son, to Thee For absolution full and free, In which Thou showest forth Thy grace; From false indulgence guard our race. 11 Praise God the Father and the Son And Holy Spirit, Three in One, As 'twas, is now, and so shall be World without end, eternally! Topics: Evangelism: Lost Sheep; Trinity 3 Languages: English Tune Title: SO WAHR ICH LEB

"As Surely as I Live," God Said

Author: Nicolaus Herman, c. 1480-1561; Matthias Loy, 1828-1915 Hymnal: Lutheran Service Book #614 (2006) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Hymnal Title: Lutheran Service Book Lyrics: 1 "As surely as I live," God said, "I would not see the sinner dead. I want him turned from error’s ways, Repentant, living endless days." 2 And so our Lord gave this command: "Go forth and preach in ev'ry land; Bestow on all My pard'ning grace Who will repent and mend their ways. 3 "All those whose sins you thus remit I truly pardon and acquit, And those whose sins you will retain Condemned and guilty shall remain. 4 "What you will bind, that bound shall be; What you will loose, that shall be free; To My dear Church the keys are giv'n To open, close the gates of heav'n." 5 The words which absolution give Are His who died that we might live; The minister whom Christ has sent Is but His humble instrument. 6 When ministers lay on their hands, Absolved by Christ the sinner stands; He who by grace the Word believes The purchase of His blood receives. 7 All praise to You, O Christ, shall be For absolution full and free, In which You show Your richest grace; From false indulgence guard our race. 8 Praise God the Father and the Son And Holy Spirit, Three in One, As was, is now, and so shall be World without end, eternally! Topics: Confession and Absolution Scripture: Ezekiel 33:11 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. LUKE

As Surely as I Live, God Said

Author: Nikolaus Herman, c. 1480-1561; Matthias Loy, 1828-1915 Hymnal: Lutheran Worship #235 (1982) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Hymnal Title: Lutheran Worship Lyrics: 1 As surely as I live, God said, I would not see the sinner dead. I want him turned from error’s ways, Repentant, living endless days. 2 To us therefore Christ gave command: "Go forth and preach in ev'ry land; Bestow on all my pard'ning grace Who will repent and mend their ways. 3 "All those whose sins you thus remit I truly pardon and acquit, And those whose sins you will retain Condemned and guilty shall remain. 4 "What you will bind, that bound shall be; What you will loose, that shall be free; To my dear Church the keys are giv'n To open, close the gates of heav'n." 5 The words which absolution give Are his who died that we might live; The minister whom Christ has sent Is but his humble instrument. 6 When ministers lay on their hands, Absolved by Christ the sinner stands; He who by grace the Word believes The purchase of his blood receives. 7 All praise to you, O Christ, shall be For absolution full and free, In which you show your richest grace; From false indulgence guard our race. 8 Praise God the Father and the Son And Holy Spirit, Three in One, As was, is now, and so shall be World without end, eternally! Topics: Confession Languages: English Tune Title: ST. LUKE

Yea, as I Live, Jehovah Saith

Author: Nikolaus Herman; Matthias Loy Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #7779 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Hymnal Title: The Cyber Hymnal Lyrics: 1. Yea, as I live, Jehovah saith, I would not have the sinner’s death, But that he turn from error’s ways, Repent, and live through endless days. 2. To us therefore Christ gave command: “Go forth and preach in every land; Bestow on all My pardoning grace Who will repent and mend their ways. 3. “All those whose sins ye thus remit I truly pardon and acquit; And those whose sins ye do retain Condemned and guilty shall remain. 4. What ye shall bind, that bound shall be; What ye shall loose, that shall be free; Unto My church the keys are giv’n To ope and close the gates of Heav’n. 5. The words which absolution give Are His who died that we might live; The minister whom Christ has sent Is but His humble instrument. 6. When ministers lay on their hands, Absolved by Christ the sinner stands; He who by grace the Word believes The purchase of His blood receives. 7. All praise, eternal Son, to Thee For absolution full and free, In which Thou showest forth Thy grace; From false indulgence guard our race. 8. Praise God the Father and the Son And Holy Spirit, Three in One, As ’twas, is now, and so shall be World without end, eternity! Languages: English Tune Title: ST. LUKE (Clarke)

Yea, as I Live, Jehovah Saith

Author: Matthias Loy; Nikolaus Herman Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnal #331 (1941) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Hymnal Title: The Lutheran Hymnal Lyrics: 1 Yea, as I live, Jehovah saith, I would not have the sinner's death, But that he turn from error's ways, Repent, and live through endless days. 2 To us therefore Christ gave command: "Go forth and preach in ev'ry land; Bestow on all My pard'ning grace Who will repent and mend their ways. 3 "All those whose sins ye thus remit I truly pardon and acquit, And those whose sins ye do retain Condemned and guilty shall remain. 4 "What ye shall bind, that bound shall be; What ye shall loose, that shall be free; Unto My Church the keys are giv'n To ope and close the gates of heav'n." 5 The words which absolution give Are His who died that we might live; The minister whom Christ has sent Is but His humble instrument. 6 When ministers lay on their hands, Absolved by Christ the sinner stands; He who by grace the Word believes The purchase of His blood receives. 7 All praise, eternal Son, to Thee For absolution full and free, In which Thou showest forth Thy grace; From false indulgence guard our race. 8 Praise God the Father and the Son And Holy Spirit, Three in One, As 'twas, is now, and so shall be World without end, eternally! Amen. Topics: Confession and Absolution Scripture: Ezekiel 33:11 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. LUKE

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