Author: Catherine Winkworth; Nikolaus Selnecker Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnal #600 (1941) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Topics: The Last Things Death and Burial Lyrics: 1 O Lord, my God, I cry to Thee;
In my distress Thou helpest me.
My soul and body I commend
Into Thy hands; Thine angel send
To guide me home and cheer my heart
When Thou dost call me to depart.
2 O Jesus Christ, Thou Lamb of God,
Once slain to take away our load,
Now let Thy cross, Thine agony,
Avail to save and solace me,
Thy death, to open heav'n, and there
Bid me the joy of angels share.
3 O Holy Spirit, faithful Friend,
Grant me Thy comfort to the end.
When death and hell assail me sore,
Leave me, oh, leave me, nevermore,
But bear me safely thro' the strife,
As Thou hast promised, into life.
Amen.
Scripture: Psalm 116:9 Languages: English Tune Title: VATER UNSER
O Lord, My God, I Cry to Thee