Christian Singers Of Germany

By Catherine Winkworth

DEATH IN THE LORD.

8,8,8,8,8,8

In Jesu Wunden schlaf ich ein

[55]Paul Eber

trans. by Catherine Winkworth, 1869

I fall asleep in Jesu's arms, [15]

Sin washed away, hushed all alarms,

For His dear blood, His righteousness,

My jewels are, my glorious dress,

Wherein before my God I stand

When I shall reach the heavenly land.

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 Jesu, strengthen Thou my faith!