759 This Body in the Grave We Lay

759 This Body in the Grave We Lay
NUN LASST UNS DEN LEIB
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6 Then let us leave this place of rest
And homeward turn, for they are blest
Who heed God’s warning and prepare
Lest death should find them unaware.
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joy.
7 So help us, Jesus, ground of faith;
Thou hast redeemed us by Thy death
From endless death and set us free.
We laud and praise and worship Thee.
Piano and Guitar Chords © 2010, Lutheran Music—www.LutheranMusic.com
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Transposed for E Instruments
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Transposed for B Instruments
Hymn #759: This Body in the Grave We Lay
Text: Michael Weisse, c. 1480-1534 (st. 1-6)
Lutheran Service Book
Tune: Newe deudsche geistliche Gesenge,
Gesangbuch, Magdeburg, 1540 (st. 7)
Public Domain
Wittenberg, 1544
Public Domain
Piano and Guitar Chords © 2010, Lutheran Music—www.LutheranMusic.com