Verse 1

I WILL not let Thee go, Thou help in time of need: Heap ill on ill, I trust Thee still, Even when it seems that Thou wouldst slay indeed, Do as Thou wilt with me, I yet will cling to Thee; Hide Thou Thy face, yet: Help in time of need, I will not let Thee go!

Verse 2

I will not let Thee go. Should I forsake my bliss? No, Thou art mine, And I am Thine, Thee will I hold when all things else I miss. Though dark and sad the night, Joy cometh with Thy light, O Thou my Sun: should I forsake my bliss? I will not let Thee go!

Verse 3

I will not let Thee go, my God, my Life, my Lord: Not death can tear Me from His care, Who for my sake His soul in death outpoured. Thou diedst for love to me; I say in love to Thee, Even when my heart shall break, my God, my life, my Lord, I will not let Thee go!

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