I Fall Asleep in Jesus' Wounds |
Attributed to Paul Eber, 1569, tr. by Catherine Winkworth, 1869; German text
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 heavenly land. | 2. With peace and joy I now depart; God's child I am with all my heart. I thank thee, Death, thou leadest me To that true life where I would be. So cleansed by Christ, I fear not death. Lord Jesus, strengthen Thou my faith. |