Christian Hymns ‎#200

200. I will leave my Jesus never!

1 I will leave my Jesus never!
On the cross for me He died;
Love shall draw me to Him ever,
At His feet I will abide.
Of my life the light forever,
I will leave my Jesus never!

2 In His Name I stand acquitted
While upon the earth I stay:
What I have to Him committed
He will keep until that day.
Be His service my endeavor;
I will leave my Jesus never.

3 Dwelling in His presence holy,
I at length shall reach the place
Where with all His saints in glory
I shall see His lovely face;
Nothing then but bliss forever:
I will leave my Jesus never.

4 Not for any worldly pleasure
Doth my thirsty spirit pine;
Not the earth with all its treasure
Could content this soul of mine;
For its Saviour yearning ever:
I will leave my Jesus never.

5 From that living Fountain drinking,
Walking always at His side,
Christ shall lead me without sinking
Through the river's rushing tide,
With the blest to sing for ever:
I will leave my Jesus never.

Text Information

• First Line: I will leave my Jesus never!
• Meter: 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 8.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1898
• Topic: Christ: Abiding in; Following Christ; Gratitude to God and Christ; Name of Jesus; Renouncing All for Christ
• Notes: M. C. Keymann, 1655. Tr. Winkworth.

Tune Information

• Name: LORD, TO THEE I MAKE CONFESSION
• Composer: J. Crüger (1649)
• Meter: 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 8.
• Key: e minor
• Notes: Norwegian tune name: Herre, jeg har handlet ilde