384. Though in midst of life we be

1 THOUGH in midst of life we be,
Snares of death surround us;
Where shall we for succor flee,
Lest our foes confound us?
To Thee alone, our Saviour.
We mourn our grievous sin which hath
Stirred the fire of Thy fierce wrath.
Holy and gracious God!
Holy and mighty God!
Holy and all-merciful Saviour!
Eternal Lord God!
Save us now from sinking
In the bitter pains of death.
O Lord, have mercy!

2 While in midst of death we be,
Hell's grim jaws o'ertake us;
Who from such distress will free,
Who secure will make us?
Thou only, Lord, canst do it!
It moves Thy tender heart to see
Our great sin and misery.
Holy and gracious God!
Holy and mighty God!
Holy and all-merciful Saviour
Eternal Lord God!
Let not hell dismay us
With its everlasting fire.
O Lord, have mercy!

3 Into hell's fierce agony
Sin doth headlong drive us;
Where shall we for succor flee,
Who, O who will hide us?
Thou, O Lord Christ, Thou only!
Thy precious blood was shed to win
Peace and pardon for our sin.
Holy and gracious God!
Holy and mighty God!
Holy and all-merciful Saviour.
Eternal Lord God!
From the true faith's comfort
Let us never fall away.
O Lord, have mercy!

Text Information
First Line: Though in midst of life we be
Meter: 7, 6, 8, 9, 5.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1893
Topic: Death and Burial
Notes: R. Massie, Tr. a.; German: Mitten wir im Leben sind - Dr. M. Luther, 1524
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