Where Wilt Thou Go Since Night Draws Near - #197 - Crull Translation

"Where Wilt Thou Go Since Night Draws Near"
by unknown
Translated by August Crull, 1845-1923

1. Where wilt Thou go since night draws near,
O Jesus Christ, Thou Pilgrim dear?
Lord, make me happy, be my Guest,
And in my heart, oh, deign to rest.

2. Grant my request, O dearest Friend,
For truly I the best intend;
Thou knowest that Thou ever art
A welcome Guest unto my heart.

3. The day is now far spent and gone,
The shades of night come quickly on;
Abide with me, Thou heavenly Light,
And do not leave me in this night.

4. Enlighten me that from the way
That leads to heaven I may not stray,
That I may never be misled,
Though night of sin is round me spread.

5. And when I on my death-bed lie,
Help me that I in peace may die.
Abide! I will not let Thee go.
Thou wilt not leave me, Lord, I know.

The Lutheran Hymnal
Hymn #197
Text: Luke 24:29
Author: unknown, 1674
Translated by: August Crull, 1923, alt.
Titled: "Wo willst du hin, weil's Abend ist"
Tune: "Ach bleib bei uns"
1st Published in: "Geistliche Lieder"
Town: Leipzig, 1589

What Is the World to Me - #430 - Crull Translation

 Psst - please do not send this to Mequon, St. Louis, Ft. Wayne, or Jay Webber.

"What Is the World to Me"
by Georg M. Pfefferkorn, 1667
Translated by August Crull, 1845-1923

Tune - Was frag' ich nach der Welt - linked here

1. What is the world to me
With all its vaunted pleasure
When Thou, and Thou alone,
Lord Jesus, art my Treasure!
Thou only, dearest Lord,
My soul's Delight shalt be;
Thou art my Peace, my Rest,-
What is the world to me!

2. The would is like a cloud
And like a vapor fleeting,
A shadow that declines,
Swift to its end retreating.
My Jesus doth abide,
Though all things fade and flee;
My everlasting Rock,-
What is the world to me!

3. The world seeks to be praised
And honored by the mighty,
Yet never once reflects
That they are frail and flighty.
But what I truly prize
Above all things is He,
My Jesus, He alone,-
What is the world to me!

4. The world seeks after wealth
And all that Mammon offers,
Yet never is content
Though gold should fill it coffers.
I have a higher good,
Content with it I'll be:
My Jesus is my Wealth,-
What is the world to me!

5. The world is sorely grieved
Whenever it is slighted
Or when its hollow fame
And honor have been blighted.
Christ, Thy reproach I bear
Long as it pleaseth Thee;
I'm honored by my Lord,-
What is the world to me!

6. The world with wanton pride
Exalts its sinful pleasures
And for them foolishly
Gives up the heavenly treasures.
Let others love the world
With all its vanity;
I love the Lord, my God,-
What is the world to me!

7. The world abideth not;
Lo, like a flash 'twill vanish;
With all it gorgeous pomp
Pale death it cannot banish;
Its riches pass away,
And all its joys must flee;
But Jesus doth abide,-
What is the world to me!

8. What is the world to me!
My Jesus is my Treasure,
My Life, my Health, my Wealth,
My Friend, my Love, my Pleasure,
My Joy, my Crown, my All,
My Bliss eternally.
Once more, then, I declare:
What is the world to me!

Hymn #430
The Lutheran Hymnal
Text: 1 John 2:15-17
Author: Georg M. Pfefferkorn, 1667
Translated by: August Crull,1923, alt.
Titled: "Was frag' ich nach der Welt"
Composer: Ahasverus Fritsch, 1679
Tune: "Was frag' ich nach der Welt"

The Lord hath Helped Me Hitherto - #33 - Crull Translation

"The Lord hath Helped Me Hitherto"
by Aemilie Juliane, 1699
Translated by August Crull, 1845-1923

1. The Lord hath helped me hitherto
By His surpassing favor;
His mercies every morn were new,
His kindness did not waver.
God hitherto hath been my Guide,
Hath pleasures hitherto supplied,
And hitherto hath helped me.

2. I praise and thank Thee, Lord, my God,
For Thine abundant blessing
Which heretofore Thou hast bestowed
And I am still possessing.
Inscribe this on my memory:
The Lord hath done great things for me
And graciously hath helped me.

3. Help me henceforth, O God of grace,
Help me on each occasion,
Help me in each and every place,
Help me through Jesus' Passion;
Help me in life and death, O God,
Help me through Jesus' dying blood;
Help me as Thou hast helped me!

The Lutheran Hymnal
Hymn 33 from
Text: 1 Samuel 7:12
Author: Aemilie Juliane, 1699
Translated by: August Crull, 1882
Titled: Bis hieher hat mich Gott gebracht
Composer: Nikolaus Decius, 1539, asc.
Tune: Allein Gott in der Hoeh'

Renew Me, O Eternal Light - #398 - Crull Translation

"Renew Me, O Eternal Light"
by Johann F. Ruopp
Translated by August Crull, 1845-1923

Tune - Herr Jesu Christ, mein's - linked here

1. Renew me, O eternal Light,
And let my heart and soul be bright,
Illumined with the light of grace
That issues from Thy holy face.

2. Destroy in me the lust of sin,
From all impureness make me clean.
Oh, grant me power and strength, my God,
To strive against my flesh and blood!

3. Create in me a new heart, Lord,
That gladly I obey Thy Word
And naught but what Thou wilt, desire;
With such new life my soul inspire.

4. Grant that I only Thee may love
And seek those things which are above
Till I behold Thee face to face,
O Light eternal, through Thy grace.

Hymn #398
The Lutheran Hymnal
Text: 2 Corinthians 3:18
Author: Johann F. Ruopp, 1714, centro
Translated by: August Crull, 1923
Titled: "Erneure mich, o ew'ges Licht"
Tune: "Herr Jesu Christ, mein's"
1st Published in: "As Hymnodus Sacer"
Town: Leipzig, 1625

Praise God the Lord, Ye Sons of Men - #105 - Crull Translation

"Praise God the Lord, Ye Sons of Men"
by Nikolaus Herman
Translated by August Crull, 1845-1923

1. Praise God the Lord, ye sons of men,
Before His highest throne;
Today He opens heaven again
And gives us His own Son.

2. He leaves His heavenly Father's throne,
Is born an infant small,
And in a manger, poor and lone,
Lies in a humble stall.

3. He veils in flesh His power divine
A servant's form to take;
In want and lowliness must pine
Who heaven and earth did make.

4. He nestles at His mother's breast,
Receives her tender care,
Whom angels hail with joy most blest,
King David's royal heir.

5. 'Tis He who in these latter days
From Judah's tribe should come,
By whom the Father would upraise
The Church, His Christendom.

6. A wondrous change which He doth make!
He takes our flesh and blood,
And He conceals for sinners' sake
His majesty of God.

7. He serves that I a lord may be;
A great exchange indeed!
Could Jesus' love do more for me
To help me in my need?

8. He opens us again the door
Of Paradise today;
The angel guards the gate no more,
To God our thanks we pay.

The Lutheran Hymnal
Hymn #105
Text: Luke 2:1-14
Author: Nikolaus Herman, 1560
Translated by: August Crull, Ý1923, alt.
Titled: Lobt Gott, ihr Christen allzugleich
Composer: Nikolaus Herman, 1554
Tune: Lobt Gott, ihr Christen

Oh, How Great is Thy Compassion - #384 - Olearius - Crull Translation

Norma A. Boeckler

"Oh, How Great is Thy Compassion"
by Johann Olearius
Translated by August Crull, 1845-1923

Tune - Ach, was soll ich Suender machen - linked here

1. Oh, how great is Thy compassion,
Faithful Father, God of grace,
That with all our fallen race
And in our deep degradation
Thou wast merciful that we
Might be saved eternally!

2. Thy great love for this hath striven
That we may from sin be free
And forever live with Thee;
Yea, Thy Son Himself hath given
And extends an earnest call
To His Supper unto all.

3. And for this our soul's salvation
Voucheth Thy good Spirit, Lord,
In Thy Sacraments and Word.
He imparts true consolation,
Granteth us the gift of faith
That we fear nor hell nor death.

4. Lord, Thy mercy will not leave me,-
Truth doth evermore abide,-
Then in Thee I will confide.
Since Thy Word cannot deceive me,
My salvation is to me
Well assured eternally.

5. I will praise Thy great compassion,
Faithful Father, God of grace,
That with all our fallen race
And in our deep degradation
Thou wast merciful that we
Might bring endless praise to Thee.

Hymn #384
The Lutheran Hymnal
Text: 2 Corinthians 9:15
Author: Johann Olearius, 1671
Translated by: August Crull, 1923, alt.
Titled: "Ach, wie gross ist deine Gnade"
Tune: "Ach, was soll ich Suender machen"
1st Published in: "Hirtenlieder"
Town: Altdorf, 1653

O Lord, Our Father, Thanks to Thee - #124 - Crull Translation

"O Lord, Our Father, Thanks to Thee"
by Cyriacus Schneegass
Translated by August Crull, 1845-1923

1. O Lord, our Father, thanks to Thee
In this new year we render,
For every evil had to flee
Before Thee, our Defender.
Our life was nourished, we were fed
With rich supplies of daily bread,
And peace reigned in our borders.

2. Lord Jesus Christ, our thanks to Thee
In this new year we render;
Thy reign hath kept Thy people free,
Hath shown Thy mercies tender.
Thou hast redeemed us with Thy blood,
Thou art our Joy, our only Good,
In life and death our Savior.

3. Lord Holy Ghost, our thanks to Thee
In this new year we render,
For Thou hast led our eyes to see
Thy truth in all its splendor
And thus enkindled from above
Within our hearts true faith and love
And other Christian virtues.

4. Our faithful God, we cry to Thee:
Still bless us with Thy favor,
Blot out all our iniquity,
And hide our sins forever.
Grant us a happy, good new year
And, when the hour of death draws near,
A peaceful, blest departure. Amen.

The Lutheran Hymnal
Hymn #124
Text: Psalm 107:1
Author: Cyriacus Schneegass, 1597
Translated by: August Crull
Titled: "Her Gott Vater, wir preisen dich"
Tune: "Nun freut euch"
1st Published in: "Etlich' christliche Lieder"
Town: Wittenberg, 1524

O Jesus, Lamb of God, Thou Art - #328 - C. P. Emmanuel Bach - Crull Translation

Ghent Altar - Van Eyck

"O Jesus, Lamb of God, Thou Art"
by Bartholomaeus Helder
Translated by August Crull, 1845-1923

Tune - Weimar - linked here

1. O Jesus, Lamb of God, Thou art
The Life and Comfort of my heart.
A sinner poor I come to Thee
And bring my many sins with me.

2. O God, my sin indeed is great;
I groan beneath the dreadful weight.
Be merciful to me, I pray;
Take guilt and punishment away.

3. Saint John the Baptist points to Thee
And bids me cast my sin on Thee;
For Thou hast left Thy throne on high
To suffer for the world and die.

4. Help me to mend my ways, O Lord,
And gladly to obey Thy Word.
While here I live, abide with me;
And when I die, take me to Thee.

Hymn #328
The Lutheran Hymnal
Text: John 1:29
Author: Bartholomaeus Helder, 1646
Translated by: August Crull, 1880, alt.
Titled: "O Laemmlein Gottes, Jesu Christ"
Composer: C.P. Emanuel Bach, 1784
Tune: "Weimar"

Alternate Tune

O God, Forsake Me Not - #402 - Crull Translation

"O God, Forsake Me Not!"
by Salomo Franck
Translated by August Crull, 1845-1923

Tune - O Gott, du frommer Gott - linked here

1. O God, forsake me not!
Thy gracious presence lend me;
Lead Thou Thy helpless child;
Thy Holy Spirit send me
That I my course may run.
Be Thou my Light, my Lot,
My Staff, my Rock, my Shield, --
O God, forsake me not!

2. O God, forsake me not!
Take not Thy Spirit from me
And suffer not the might
Of sin to overcome me.
Increase my feeble faith,
Which Thou Thyself hast wrought.
Be Thou my Strength and Power, --
O God, forsake me not!

3. O God, forsake me not!
Lord, hear my supplication!
In every evil hour
Help me o'ercome temptation;
And when the Prince of hell
My conscience seeks to blot,
Be Thou not far from me, --
O God, forsake me not!

4. O God, forsake me not!
Thy mercy I'm addressing;
O Father, God of Love,
Grant me Thy heavenly blessing
To do when duty calls
What'er Thou didst allot,
To do what pleaseth Thee, --
O God, forsake me not!

5. O God, forsake me not!
Lord, I am Thine forever.
Grant me true faith in Thee;
Grant that I leave Thee never.
Grant me a blessed end
When my good fight is fought;
Help me in life and death, --
O God, forsake me not!

Hymn #402
The Lutheran Hymnal
Text: Psalm 38:22
Author: Salomo Franck, 1714
Translated by: August Crull, 1923, alt.
Titled: "Ach Gott, verlass mich nicht"
Tune: "O Gott, du frommer Gott"
1st Published in: Neuvermehrtes Gesangbuch
Town: Meiningen, 1693

Lord Jesus We Give Thanks to Thee - #173 - Crull Translation

"Lord Jesus, We Give Thanks to Thee"
by Christoph Fischer
Translated by August Crull, 1845-1923

1. Lord Jesus, we give thanks to Thee
That Thou hast died 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 to us wilt true remain
And not forsake us in our strife
Until we enter into life.

The Lutheran Hymnal
Hymn #173
Text: Hebrews 13:15
Author: Christoph Fischer, 1597
Translated by: August Crull, 1923
Titled: "Wir danken dir, Herr Jesu Christ"
Tune: "Wir danken dir"
1st Published in: Bergkreyen
Town: Wittenberg, 1562

Jesus, Jesus, Only Jesus - #348 - Crull Translation

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"Jesus, Jesus, Only Jesus"
by Ludaemilia Elisabeth
Translated by August Crull, 1845-1923

Tune - Jesus, Jesus, Only Jesus - linked here

1. Jesus, Jesus, only Jesus,
Can my heartfelt longing still.
Lo, I pledge myself to Jesus
What He wills alone to will.
For my heart, which He hath filled,
Ever cries, Lord, as Thou wilt.

2. One there is for whom I'm living,
Whom I love most tenderly;
Unto Jesus I am giving
What in love He gave to me.
Jesus' blood hides all my guilt;
Lord, oh, lead me as Thou wilt.

3. What to me may seem a treasure,
But displeasing is to Thee,
Oh, remove such harmful pleasure;
Give instead what profits me.
Let my heart by Thee be stilled.
Make me Thine, Lord, as Thou wilt.

4. Let me earnestly endeavor
Thy good pleasure to fulfil;
In me, through me, with me ever,
Lord, accomplish Thou Thy will.
In Thy holy image built,
Let me die, Lord, as Thou wilt.

5. Jesus, constant be my praises,
For Thou unto me didst bring
Thine own self and all Thy graces
That I joyfully may sing:
Be it unto me, my Shield,
As Thou wilt, Lord, as Thou wilt.

Hymn #348
The Lutheran Hymnal
Text: Ephesians 3:19
Author: Ludaemilia Elisabeth, 1687
Translated by: August Crull, 1880, alt.
Titled: "Jesus, Jesus, nichts als Jesus"
Tune: "Jesus, Jesus, nichts als Jesus"
1st Published in: "Vollkommenes Choralbuch"
Town: Hamburg, 1715

Jesus I Will Ponder Now - #140 - Crull Translation

"Jesus, I Will Ponder Now"
by Sigismund v. Birken
Translated by August Crull, 1845-1923

Tune - Jesu Kreuz, Leiden und Pein - linked here

1. Jesus, I will ponder now
On Thy holy Passion;
With Thy Spirit me endow
For such meditation.
Grant that I in love and faith
May the image cherish
Of Thy suffering, pain, and death,
That I may not perish.

2. Make me see Thy great distress,
Anguish, and affliction,
Bonds and stripes and wretchedness
And Thy crucifixion;
Make me see how scourge and rod,
Spear and nails, did wound Thee,
How for man Thou diedst, O God,
Who with thorns had crowned Thee.

3. Yet, O Lord, not thus alone
Make me see Thy Passion,
But its cause to me make known
And its termination.
Ah! I also and my sin
Wrought Thy deep affliction;
This indeed the cause hath been
Of Thy crucifixion.

4. Grant that I Thy Passion view
With repentant grieving
Nor Thee crucify anew
By unholy living.
How could I refuse to shun
Every sinful pleasure
Since for me God's only Son
Suffered without measure?

5. If my sins give me alarm
And my conscience grieve me,
Let Thy cross my fear disarm,
Peace of conscience give me.
Grant that I may trust in Thee
And Thy holy Passion.
If His Son so loveth me,
God must have compassion.

6. Grant that I may willingly
Bear with Thee my crosses,
Learning humbleness of Thee,
Peace mid pain and losses.
May I give Thee love for love!
Hear me, O my Savior,
That I may in heaven above
Sing Thy praise forever.

The Lutheran Hymnal
Hymn #140
Text: Luke 18:31-34
Author: Sigismund v. Birken, 1653
Translated by: August Crull, 1923, alt.
Titled: "Jesu, deine Passion"
Composer: Melchior Vulpius, 1609
Tune: "Jesu Kreuz, Leiden und Pein"

I Leave All Things to God's Direction - #529 - Salomo Franck - Crull Translation

 Norma A. Boeckler's Art

Tune - Wer nur den lieben Gott - linked here

"I Leave All Things to God's Direction"
by Salomo Franck, 1685
Translated by August Crull, 1845-1923

1. I leave all things to God's direction,
He loveth me in weal and woe;
His will is good, true His affection.
With tender love His heart doth glow.
My Fortress and my Rock is He:
What pleaseth God, that pleaseth me.

2. My God hath all things in His keeping,
He is the ever faithful Friend;
He grants me laughter after weeping,
And all His ways in blessings end.
His love endures eternally:
What pleaseth God, that pleaseth me.

3. The will of God shall be my pleasure
While here on earth is mine abode;
My will is wrong beyond all measure,
It doth not will what pleaseth God.
The Christian's motto e'er must be:
What pleaseth God, that pleaseth me.

4. God knows what must be done to save me,
His love for me will never cease;
Upon His hands He did engrave me
With purest gold of loving grace.
His will supreme must ever be!
What pleaseth God, that pleaseth me.

5. My God desires the soul's salvation,
Me also He desires to save;
Therefore with Christian resignation
All earthly troubles I will brave.
His will be done eternally:
What pleaseth God, that pleaseth me.

Hymn #529
The Lutheran Hymnal
Text: Romans 8:28
Author: Salomo Franck, 1685
Translated by: August Crull, 1923, alt.
Titled: "Ich halte Gott in allem stille"
Composer: Georg Neumark, 1640
Tune: "Wer nur den lieben Gott"

I Am Content! My Jesus Liveth Still - #196 - Crull Translation

"I Am Content! My Jesus Liveth Still"
by Johann J. Moeller
Translated by August Crull, 1845-1923

Tune - Es ist genug - linked here

1. I am content! My Jesus liveth still,
In whom my heart is pleased.
He hath fulfilled the Law of God for me,
God's wrath He hath appeased.
Since He in death could perish never,
I also shall not die forever.
I am content!

2. I am content! My Jesus is my Head;
His member I will be.
He bowed His head when on the cross He died
With cries of agony.
Now death is brought into subjection
For me, too, by His resurrection.
I am content!

3. I am content! My Jesus is my Lord,
My Prince of Life and Peace;
His heart is yearning for my future bliss
And for my soul's release.
The home where He, my Master, liveth
He also to His servant giveth.
I am content!

4. I am content! My Jesus is my Light,
My radiant Sun of Grace.
His cheering rays beam blessings forth for all,
Sweet comfort, hope, and peace.
This Easter sun doth bring salvation
And everlasting exultation.
I am content!

5. I am content! Lord, draw me unto Thee
And wake me from the dead
That I may rise forevermore to be
With Thee, my living Head.
The fetters of my body sever,
Then shall my soul rejoice forever.
I am content!

The Lutheran Hymnal
Hymn #196
Text: John 11:25
Author: Johann J. Moeller, 1704
Translated by: August Crull, 1923, alt.
Titled: "Ich habe g'nug"
Tune: "Es ist genug"
1st Published in: "Geistliche Arien"
Town: Muehlhausen, 1672

How Can I Thank Thee, Lord - #417 - Crull Translation

"How Can I Thank Thee, Lord"
by David Denicke
Translated by August Crull, 1845-1923

1. How can I thank Thee, Lord,
For all Thy loving-kindness,
That Thou hast patiently
Borne with me in my blindness?
When dead in many sins
And trespasses I lay,
I kindled, holy God,
Thine anger every day.

2. It is Thy work alone
That I am now converted;
O'er Satan's work in me
Thou hast Thy power asserted.
Thy mercy and Thy grace
That rise afresh each morn
Have turned my stony heart
Into a heart new-born.

3. I could but grieve Thee, Lord,
And with my sins displease Thee;
Yet to atone for sin
My works could not appease Thee.
Though I could fall from grace
And choose the way of sin,
I had no strength to rise,
A new life to begin.

4. But Thou hast raised me up
To joy and exultation
And clearly shown the way
That leads me to salvation.
My sins are washed away,
For this I thank thee, Lord;
And with my heart and soul
All dead works are abhorred.

5. Grant that Thy Spirit's help
To me be always given
Lest I should fall again
And lose the way to heaven;
That He may give me strength
In mine infirmity
And e'er renew my heart
To serve Thee willingly.

6. Oh, guide and lead me, Lord,
While here below I wander
That I may follow Thee
Till I shall see Thee yonder.
For if I led myself,
I soon would go astray;
But if Thou leadest me,
I keep the narrow way.

7. O Father, God of Love,
Hear Thou my supplication;
O Savior, Son of God,
Grant me Thy full salvation;
And Thou, O Holy Ghost,
Be Thou my faithful Guide
That I may serve Thee here
And there with Thee abide.

Hymn #417
The Lutheran Hymnal
Text: Psalm 50: 14
Author: David Denicke, 1648, asc., ab. (vs.1-5,7)
Author: Johann Heermann, 1630, (vs. 6)
Translated by: August Crull, 1923
Titled: "Was kann ich doch fuer Dank"
Tune: "O Gott, du frommer Gott"
1st Published in: "Neuvermehrtes Gesangbuch"
Town: Meiningen, 1693

God Loved the World So that He Gave - #245 - Crull Translation

"God Loved the World So that He Gave"
by unknown
Translated by August Crull, 1845-1923

Tune - St. Crispin - Linked Here

1. God loved the world so that He gave
His only Son the lost to save
That all who would in Him believe
Should everlasting life receive.

2. Christ Jesus is the Ground of faith,
Who was made flesh and suffered death;
All that confide in Him alone
Are built on this chief Corner-stone.

God would not have the sinner die,
His Son with saving grace is nigh,
His Spirit in the Word doth teach
How man the blessed goal may reach.

4. Be of good cheer, for God's own Son
Forgives all sins which thou hast done;
Thou'rt justified by Jesus' blood,
Thy Baptism grants the highest good.

5. If thou be sick, if death draw near,
This truth thy troubled heart can cheer:
Christ Jesus saves my soul from death,
That is the firmest ground of faith.

6. Glory to God the Father, Son,
And Holy Spirit, Three in One!
To Thee, O blessed Trinity,
Be praise now and eternally!

Hymn #245
The Lutheran Hymnal
Text: John 3:16
Author: unknown, 1791, cento
Tranlsated by: August Crull, 1923, alt.
Titled: "Also hat Gott die Welt geliebt"
Composer: Geroge J. Elvey, 1862
Tune: "St. Crispin"

From Eternity, O God - #411 - Crull Translation

"From Eternity, O God"
by Caspar Neumann
Translated by August Crull, 1845-1923

Tune - Liebster Jesu linked here

1. From eternity, O God,
In Thy Son Thou didst elect me;
Therefore, Father, on life's road
Graciously to heaven direct me;
Send to me Thy Holy Spirit
That His gifts I may inherit.

2. Though alive, I'm dead in sin,
Lost to all good things by nature.
Holy Ghost, change me within,
Make of me a new-born creature;
For the flesh works ruination
And can never gain salvation.

3. Drive away the gloomy night
Of my heart's perverse reflection;
Quench all thoughts that are not right,
Hold my reason in subjection;
Grant that I from Thee, with yearning,
Wisdom always may be learning.

4. Oh, create a heart in me
That in Thee, my God, believeth
And o'er the iniquity
Of my sins most truly grieveth.
When dark hours of woe betide me,
In the wounds of Jesus hide me.

5. As a branch upon a vine
In my blessed Lord implant me;
Ever of my Head divine
To remain a member grant me.
Oh, let Him, my Lord and Savior,
Be my Life and Love forever!

6. Faith and hope and charity
Graciously, O Father, give me;
Be my Guardian constantly
That the devil may not grieve me;
Grant me humbleness and gladness,
Peace and patience in my sadness.

7. Help me speak what's right and good
And keep silence on occasion;
Help me pray, Lord, as I should,
Help me bear my tribulation;
Help me die and let my spirit
Everlasting life inherit.

Hymn #411
The Lutheran Hymnal
Text: Acts 8:15
Author: Caspar Neumann, 1711, ab.
Translated by: August Crull, 1923, alt.
Titled: "Gott, du hast in deinem Sohn"
Composer: Johann R. Ahle, 1664
Tune: "Liebster Jesu"

Draw Us to Thee - #215 - Crull Translation

 

"Draw Us to Thee"
by Friedrich Funcke
Translated by August Crull, 1845-1923

Tune: "Ach Gott und Herr" - linked here

1. Draw us to Thee,
For then shall we
Walk in Thy steps forever
And hasten on
Where Thou art gone
To be with Thee, dear Savior.

2. Draw us to Thee,
Lord, lovingly;
Let us depart with gladness
That we may be
Forever free
From sorrow, grief, and sadness.

3. Draw us to Thee;
Oh, grant that we
May walk the road to heaven!
Direct our way
Lest we should stray
And from Thy paths be driven.

4. Draw us to Thee
That also we
Thy heavenly bliss inherit
And ever dwell
Where sin and hell
No more can vex our spirit.

5. Draw us to Thee
Unceasingly,
Into Thy kingdom take us;
Let us fore'er
Thy glory share,
Thy saints and joint heirs make us.

The Lutheran Hymnal
Hymn #215
Text: Solomon's Song 1:4
Author: Friedrich Funcke. 1686
Translated by: August Crull, 1923
Titled: "Zeuch uns nach dir"
Tune: "Ach Gott und Herr"
1st Published in: C. Peter, "Andachts-Zymbeln"
Town: Freyberg, 1655

Come, Thou Precious Ransom, Come - #55 - Crull Translation

"Come, Thou Precious Ransom, Come"
by Johann Gottfried Olearius
Translated by August Crull, 1845-1923

1. Come, Thou precious Ransom, come,
Only Hope for sinful mortals!
Come, O Savior of the world!
Open are to Thee all portals.
Come, Thy beauty let us see;
Anxiously we wait for Thee.
2. Enter now my waiting heart,
Glorious King and Lord most holy.
Dwell in me and ne'er depart,
Though I am but poor and lowly.
Ah, what riches will be mine
When Thou art my Guest Divine!

3. My hosannas and my palms
Graciously receive, I pray Thee;
Evermore, as best I can,
Savior, I will homage pay Thee,
And in faith I will embrace,
Lord, Thy merit through Thy grace.

4. Hail, hosanna, David's Son!
Help, Lord, hear our supplication!
Let Thy kingdom, scepter, crown,
Bring us blessing and salvation,
That forever we may sing:
Hail, hosanna! to our King.

The Lutheran Hymnal
Hymn #55
Text: Matthew 21: 5-9
Author: Johann Gottfried Olearius
Translated by: August Crull, Ý1923, alt.
Titled: Komm, du wertes Loesegeld
Tune: Meinen Jesum lass' ich nicht
1st Published in: "Neuverfertigtes Gesangbuch"
Town: Darmstadt, 1699

Abide, O Dearest Jesus - #53 - Crull Translation

"Abide, O Dearest Jesus"
by Josua Stegmann, 1628

Translated by August Crull, 1845-1923
1. Abide, O dearest Jesus,
Among us with Thy grace
That Satan may not harm us
Nor we to sin give place.

2. Abide, O dear Redeemer,
Among us with Thy Word
And thus now and hereafter
True peace and joy afford.

3. Abide with heavenly brightness
Among us, precious Light;
Thy truth direct and keep us
From error's gloomy night.

4. Abide with richest blessings
Among us, bounteous Lord;
Let us in grace and wisdom
Grow daily through Thy Word.

5. Abide with Thy protection
Among us, Lord, our Strength,
Lest world and Satan fell us
And overcome at length.

6. Abide, O faithful Savior,
Among us with Thy love;
Grant steadfastness and help us
To reach our home above.

The Lutheran Hymnal
Hymn 53
Text: Luke 24:29
Author: Josua Stegmann, 1628
Translated by: August Crull, 1923
Titled: Ach bleib mit deiner Gnade
Composer: Melchior Vulpius, 1609
Tune: Christus, der ist mein