The Lutheran Hymnal ‎#585

585. I Fall Asleep in Jesus' Wounds

1 I fall asleep in Jesus' wounds,
There pardon for my sins abounds;
Yea, Jesus' blood and righteousness
My jewels are, my glorious dress.
In these before my God I'll stand
When I shall reach the heav'nly land.

2 With peace and joy I now depart;
God's child I am with all my heart.
I thank thee, Death, thou leadest me
To that true life where I would be.
So cleansed by Christ, I fear not death.
Lord Jesus, strengthen Thou my faith.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: I fall asleep in Jesus' wounds
• Title: I Fall Asleep in Jesus' Wounds
• German Title: In Christi Wunden schlaf' ich ein
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth (1869, alt.)
• Author (attributed to): Paul Eber, d. 1569
• Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1941
• Scripture:
  Luke 2:29
• Topic: The Last Things: Death and Burial

Tune Information

• Name: VATER UNSER
• Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8.
• Key: g minor
• Source: "Geistliche Lieder," Leipzig, 1539