Christian Hymns ‎#49

49. Yea, as I live, Jehovah saith

1 Yea, as I live, Jehovah saith,
I do not wish the sinner's death,
But that he turn from error's ways,
Repent, and live through endless days.

2 Hence Christ His servants gave command:
Go forth and preach in every land;
Pardon to every soul extend
That mourns, believes, and will amend.

3 Whose sins soever ye remit,
I truly pardon and acquit;
Whose sins soever ye retain,
Condemned and guilty shall remain.

4 What ye shall bind, that bound shall be;
What ye shall loose, that shall be free;
For unto you the keys are given
To ope or close the gates of heaven.

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 Let those who stings of conscience bear,
Whom sin would drive to dark despair,
To Jesus come with trustful mind,
And peace in Absolution find.

Text Information

• First Line: Yea, as I live, Jehovah saith
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1898
• Topic: Absolution; Forgiveness of Sin
• Notes: J. Heermann, 1646. Tr. M. Loy.

Tune Information

• Name: YEA, AS I LIVE, JEHOVAH SAITH
• Composer: J. G. Schott (1603)
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: e minor