7.8.7.8.7.7 [1280]Louise: Johann Crüger, 1658 Greek; Tr. John Brownlie, 1907 Let thy Blood in mercy poured, Let thy gracious Body broken, Be to me, O gracious Lord, Of thy boundless love the token. Thou didst give thyself for me, Now I give myself to thee. Thou didst die that I might live; Blessèd Lord, thou cam'st to save me: All that love of God could give Jesus by his sorrows gave me. Thou didst give thyself for me, Now I give myself to thee. By the thorns that crowned thy brow, By the spear-wound and the nailing, By the pain and death, I now Claim, O Christ, thy love unfailing. Thou didst give thyself for me, Now I give myself to thee. Wilt thou own the gift I bring? All my penitence I give thee; Thou art my exalted King, Of thy matchless love forgive me. Thou didst give thyself for me, Now I give myself to Thee. Amen. |