God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
John 3:16
Words: W. R. Young, in Carols of Hope, edited by Clarence M. Seamans, Frederick Stanton, Sr., & Francis A. Blackmer (Boston, Massachusetts: Advent Christian Publication Society, 1906), page 138.
Music: Whitehorse Frederick S. Stanton, Sr. (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know Young’s full name, or where to get a good photo of him or Stanton (head-and-shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Jesus, I, a helpless mortal,
Ere I perish, come to Thee;
Thou of life the only portal,
Give me immortality;
Soon this world must pass away;
Naught abides except in Thee;
Give me life that lasts for aye;
Give me immortality.
Thou hast said Thy sheep shall never,
Never perish—cease to be;
O, I want to live forever;
Give me immortality.
Thou of hope the only door,
Thou of life the living tree,
Give me life forevermore;
Give me immortality.
Thou with endless life the power,
Great Melchizedek I see;
Share with me this priceless dower;
Give me immortality.
King of righteousness and peace,
Priest of God’s eternity,
Give me life that ne’er shall cease;
Give me immortality.
Savior dear, I yield Thee now
Glory that belongs to Thee;
Bread of life eternal Thou;
Give me immortality.
Save from death as well as sin;
Let me live, and live with Thee:
Life of ages I would I win;
Give me immortality.