Though in the Midst of Life We Be

Words and music by Medieval & Martin Luther · tr. Richard Massie · 1524

Key of C · 110 BPM · 4/4 · Blood,Conscience,Courage in Affliction · 1Sam 20:3

Verse 1

Though in midst of life we be, Snares of death surround us; Where shall we for
succor flee, Lest our foes confound us? To Thee alone, our Savior.
We mourn our grievous sin which hath Stirr'd the fire of Thy fierce wrath.
Savior! Thou eternal God! Save us, Lord, from sinking
In the deep and bitter flood. Kyrie eleison.

Verse 2

Whilst in midst of death we be, Hell's grim jaws o'ertake us; Who from such distress
tress will free. Who secure will make us? Thou only, Lord, canst do it!
It moves Thy tender heart to see Our great sin and misery.
Savior! Thou eternal God! Let not hell dismay us
With its deep and burning flood. Kyrie eleison.

Verse 3

Into hell's fierce agony Sin doth headlong drive us: Where shall we for
succor flee, Who, O, who will hide us? Thou only, blessed Saviour.
Thy precious blood was shed to win Peace and pardon for our sin.
Savior! Let us not, we pray, From the true faith's comfort
Fall in our last need away. Kyrie eleison.

Chorus

Holy and gracious God! Holy and mighty God! Holy and all-merciful

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