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The Chorale Book for EnglandTranslator's PrefaceThe Plan of the BookSources of the TunesArrangements and Harmonizations1. All glory be to God on High2. All praise and thanks to God most High3. Lo, heaven and earth, and sea and air4. Cometh sunshine after rain5. Oh would, my God, that I could praise Thee6. I praise Thee, O my God and Father7. My soul, now praise thy Maker8. All my hope is grounded surely9. Praise to the Lord! the Almighty, the King of creation10. Shall I not sing praise to Thee11. Now thank we all our God12. Blessed Jesus, at Thy word13. Lord Jesus Christ, be present now14. Abide among us with Thy grace15. Open now Thy gates of beauty16. Thou, Fount of blessing, we adore17. Light of light, enlighten me18. Once more the daylight shines abroad19. Lord Jesu Christ, with us abide20. Ye heav'ns, oh haste your dews to shed21. Ah! Lord, how shall I meet Thee22. Arise, the kingdom is at hand23. Redeemer of the nations, come24. Let the earth now praise the Lord25. Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates26. Once he came in blessing27. Awake, thou careless world, awake28. A dread hath come on me29. Let us all with gladsome voice30. From heaven above to earth I come31. All my heart this night rejoices32. Rejoice, rejoice, ye Christians33. Oh rejoice, ye Christians, loudly34. We Christians may rejoice to-day35. Thee, O Immanuel, we praise36. How brightly beams the Morning Star37. O Jesu, King of Glory38. Rise, O Salem, rise and shine39. Is thy heart athirst to know40. Out of the depths I cry to Thee41. Not in anger, mighty God42. Against Thee only have I sinn'd, I own it43. Am I on earth alone and friendless stranger?44. Lord, to Thee I make confession45. Hear, O my God, low at Thy feet I bend me46. O Lamb of God most stainless47. O Love, who formedst me to wear48. When o'er my sins I sorrow49. Christ the Life of all the living50. Ah Jesus, the merit51. Ah wounded Head that bearest52. Alas, dear Lord, what law then hast Thou broken53. When on the cross the Saviour hung54. O darkest woe55. Lord Jesus, who, our souls to save56. Thou sore-oppress'd57. Ere yet the dawn hath fill'd the skies58. Christ the Lord is risen again59. Jesus Christ, my sure Defence60. In Death's strong grasp the Saviour lay61. Welcome, Thou victor in the strife62. O risen Lord! O conqu'ring King63. Conqu'ring Prince and Lord of Glory64. Since Christ has gone to heav'n His home65. Heavenward doth our journey tend66. Lord, on earth I dwell sad-hearted67. My Jesus, if the Seraphim68. Draw us to Thee, Lord Jesus69. Holy Ghost! my Comforter70. O Holy Spirit, enter in71. O enter, Lord, Thy temple72. Come, Holy Spirit, God and Lord73. Sweetest Fount of holy gladness74. Holy Spirit, once again75. We all believe in One true God76. Most Hight and Holy Trinity77. Who are those that, fare before me78. Rise, follow Me! our Master saith79. True Shepherd, who in love most deep80. Light of the Gentile nations81. In peace and joy I now depart82. Thou virgin soul! O thou83. Comfort, comfort ye my people84. Ye sons of men, in earnest85. Praise and thanks to Thee be sung86. Come, Holy Ghost, Creator, come87. Wake, Spirit, who in times now olden88. Ye servants of the Lord, who stand89. Thy parents' arms now yield thee90. Blessed Jesus, here we stand91. From Thy heav'nly home92. Baptized into Thy name most holy93. Deck thyself, my soul, with gladness94. O Living Bread from heaven95. Oh how could I forget Him96. Now lay we calmly in the grave97. Now hush your cries, and shed no tear98. The precious seed of weeping99. Christ will gather in His own100. O Christ, our true and only Light101. Ah God, from heav'n look down and see102. Thy Word, O Lord, is gentle dew103. Lord, keep us steadfast in Thy word104. Hark! the Church proclaims here honour105. Heart and heart together bound106. Jesus, whom Thy Church doth own107. Alas! my God! my sins are great108. My God, behold me lying109. Jesus, pitying Saviour, hear me110. What shall I, a sinner, do?111. Thou, who breakest ev'ry chain112. Lord Jesu Christ, in Thee alone113. Pure essence! Spotless Fount of Light114. Our Father, Thou in heav'n above115. O God, Thou faithful God116. Lord, hear the voice of my complaint117. Jehovah, let me now adore Thee118. O God, I long Thy Light to see119. Lord, all my heart is fix'd on Thee120. In Thee, Lord, have I put my trust121. I know, my God, and I rejoice122. Here behold me as I cast me123. Faith is a living powr from heav'n124. A sure stronghold our God is He125. Rise, my soul, to watch and pray126. Courage, my sorely-tempted heart127. My cause is God's, and I am His128. Strive aright when God doth call thee129. Great High-priest, who deign'dst to be130. All things hang on our possessing131. Now at last I end this strife132. Well for him who all things losing133. My God, in Thee all fulness lies134. If thou but suffer God to guide thee135. Whate'er my God ordains is right136. Ah God, my days are dark indeed137. Farewell I gladly bid Thee138. In Thy heart and hands, my God139. What within me and without140. From God shall nought divide me141. When in the hour of utmost need142. When anguish'd and perplex'd I lift my weary eyes143. Why art thou thus cast down, my heart?144. O Christ, Thou bright and Morning Star145. Who puts his trust in God most just146. Seems it in my anguish lone147. In God, my faithful God148. A pilgrim here I wander149. O Morning Star! how fair and bright150. Thee will I love, my Strength, my Tower151. Jesu, priceless treasure152. Loving Shepherd, kind and true153. Wherefore dost Thou longer tarry154. O Thou Essential Word155. O Thou, of God the Father156. In Thee is gladness157. Up, yes, upward to thy gladness158. Nothing fair on earth I see159. Dayspring of eternity160. God who madest earth and heaven161. As a bird at dawning singeth162. Come, my soul, awake, 't is morning163. While yet the morn is breaking164. My inmost heart now raises165. Now that the sun doth shine no more166. The happy sunshine all is gone167. Sink not yet, my soul, to slumber168. The day is done169. Now all the woods are sleeping170. Now God be with us, for the night is closing171. The old year now hath pass'd away172. Help us, O Lord, behold we enter173. Oh wouldst Thou in Thy glory come174. Jesu, day by day175. Oh blest the hourse, whate'er befall176. Spread, oh spread, thou mighty Word177. For the Lord reigneth178. Jesu, when Thou once returnedst179. Lord Jesus Christ, we come to Thee180. In God's name let us on our way181. Come, Christians, praise your Maker's goodness182. Lord Jesu Christ, the Prince of Peace183. Lord God, we worship Thee184. Thank God it hath resounded185. I know the doom that must befall me186. My life is hid in Jesus187. Who knows how near my end may be?188. Go and dig my grave today189. O world, I now must leave thee190. Lord Jesus Christ, my Life, my Light191. Deal with me, God, in mercy now192. O Lord my God, I cry to Thee193. When my last hour is close at hand194. My God, to Thee I now commend195. Jerusalem, thou city fair and high196. Hark! a voice saith, All are mortal197. Oh how blest are ye behond our telling198. World, farewell! Of thee I'm tired199. When the Lord recalls the banish'd200. Wake, awake, for night is flyingI. O world, I now must leave theeII. Deck thyself, my soul, with gladnessIII. O my soul, be glad and cheerfulIV. My heart is fill'd with longingV.VI. We all believe in One true GodTable of German HymnsOpinions of the Press

Catherine Winkworth (trans. & ed.) · 192 of 213

187. Who knows how near my end may be?

For the Sick and Dying

(CXVI.--"Wer weiss, wie nahe mir mein Ende.")

Original Tune.

Who knows how near my end may be? Time speeds away, and Death comes on; How swiftly, ah! how suddenly, May Death be here, and Life be gone! ||:My God,:|| for Jesu's sake I pray Thy peace may bless my dying day.

The world that smiled when morn was come May change for me close of eve; So long as earth is still my home In peril of my death I live; ||:My God,:|| for Jesu's sake I pray Thy peace may bless my dying day.

Teach me to ponder oft my end, And the hour of death appears, To cast my soul on Christ her Friend, Nor spare cries and tears; ||:My God,:|| for Jesu's sake I pray Thy peace may bless my dying day.

And let me now so order all, That ever ready I may be To say with joy, whate'er befall, Lord, do Thou as Thou wilt with me; ||:My God,:|| for Jesu's sake I pray Thy peace may bless my dying day.

Let heaven to me be ever sweet, And this world bitter let me find, That I, 'mid all its toil and heat, May keep eternity in mind; ||:My God,:|| for Jesu's sake I pray Thy peace may bless my dying day.

O Father, cover all my sins With Jesu's merits, who alone The pardon that I covet wins, And makes His long-sought rest my own; ||:My God,:|| for Jesu's sake I pray Thy peace may bless my dying day.

His sorrows and His cross I know Make death-beds soft, and light the grave, They comfort in the hour of woe, They give me all I fain would have; ||:My God,:|| for Jesu's sake I pray Thy peace may bless my dying day.

From Him can nought my soul divide, Nor life nor death can part us now; I lay my hand upon His side, And say, My Lord and God art Thou; ||:My God,:|| for Jesu's sake I pray Thy peace may bless my dying day.

In holy baptism long ago, I join'd me to the living Vine, Thou lovest me in Him, I know, In Him Thou dost accept me Thine; ||:My God,:|| for Jesu's sake I pray Thy peace may bless my dying day.

And I have eaten of His flesh And drunk His blood,--nor can I be Forsaken now, nor doubt afresh, I am in Him and He in me; ||:My God,:|| for Jesu's sake I pray Thy peace may bless my dying day.

Then death may come or yet, I know in Christ I perish not, He never will His own forget, He gives me robes without a spot; ||:My God,:|| for Jesu's sake I pray Thy peace may bless my dying day.

And thus I live in God at peace, And die without a thought of fear, Content to take what God decrees, For through His Son my faith is clear, ||:His :|| shall be in death my stay, And peace shall bless my dying day.

Wer weiss wie nahe mir mein Ende

Wer weiss, wie nahe mir mein Ende