Scripture Verse

Let my supplication come before Thee; deliver me according to Thy Word. Psalm 119:170

Introduction

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Ludvig M. Lindeman (1812–1887)

Words: Hans C. Sthen, cir­ca 1578 (Herre Je­su Krist! Min Frel­ser du est). Trans­lat­ed from Nor­we­gian to Eng­lish by Har­ri­et R. Spaeth, 1898.

Music: Herre Je­su Krist Lud­vig M. Lin­de­man, 1871 (🔊 pdf nwc).

If you know where to get a good pic­ture of Sthen or Spaeth (head & shoul­ders, at least 200×300 pix­els),

Lyrics

Lord Je­sus Christ, my Sav­ior blest,
My hope and my sal­va­tion!
I trust in Thee; deliver me from misery;
Thy Word’s my consolation.

As Thou dost will, lead Thou me still
That I may truly serve Thee,
My God, I pray, teach me
Thy way to my last day
In Thy true faith preserve me.

Most heartily I trust in Thee;
Thy mercy fails me ne­ver.
Dear Lord, abide;
My helper tried,Thou cru­ci­fied,
From evil keep me ever.

Now henceforth must I put my trust
In Thee, O dearest Sav­ior.
Thy comfort choice,
Thy Word and voice, my heart rejoice
Despite my ill behavior.

When sorrows rise, my refuge lies
In Thy compassion tender.
Within Thine arm can naught alarm;
Keep me from harm,
Be Thou my strong defender.

I have Thy Word, Christ Je­sus, Lord;
Thou ne­ver wilt forsake me.
This will I plead in time of need.
Oh, help with speed
When troubles overtake me!

Grant, Lord, I pray, Thy grace each day
That I, Thy law revering,
May live with Thee
And happy be eternally
Before Thy throne appearing.