1
Lord Jesus, we give thanks to Thee
That Thou didst die to set us free;
Made righteous through Thy precious blood,
We now are reconciled to God.
2
By virtue of Thy wounds, we pray,
True God and man, be Thou our stay,
Our comfort when we yield our breath,
Our rescue from eternal death.
3
Defend us, Lord, from sin and shame;
Help us by Thine almighty name
To bear our crosses patiently,
Consoled by Thy great agony.
4
And thus the full assurance gain
That Thou wilt e’er our friend remain,
And not forsake us in our strife
Until we enter into life.
