Jesus, I Live to Thee

Jesus, I live to Thee,
The loveliest and best;
My life in Thee, Thy life in me,
In Thy blest love I rest.

Jesus I die to Thee,
Whenever death shall come;
To die in Thee is life to me
In my eternal home.

Whether to live or die,
I know not which is best;
To live in Thee is bliss to me,
To die is endless rest.

Living or dying, Lord,
I ask but to be Thine;
My life in Thee, Thy life in me,
Makes heaven forever mine.

Author: Henry Harbaugh

Year: 1850

This hymn is commonly attributed to Henry Harbaugh (1817–1867), a German Reformed pastor and hymnwriter. It first appeared in his collection 'Hymns and Chants' or related publications around 1850. No strong alternate attributions exist.