In the midst of earthly life

   

1. In the midst of earthly life 
snares of death surround us; 
who shall help us in the strife L
lest the Foe confound us? 
Thou only, Lord, Thou only. 
We mourn that we have greatly erred, 
that our sins Thy wrath have stirred. 
Holy and righteous God! 
Holy and mighty God! 
Holy and allmerciful Savior! 
Eternal Lord God! 
Save us lest we perish 
in the bitter pangs of death. 
Have mercy, O Lord! 

2. In the midst of death's dark vale 
powers of hell o'ertake us. 
Who will help when they assail, 
who secure will make us? 
Thou only, Lord, Thou only. 
Thy heart is moved with tenderness, 
pities us in our distress. 
Holy and righteous God! 
Holy and mighty God! 
Holy and allmerciful Savior! 
Eternal Lord God! 
Save us lest we perish 
in the bitter pangs of death. 
Have mercy, O Lord! 

3. In the midst of utter woe 
all our sins oppress us, 
where shall we for refuge go, 
where for grace to bless us? 
To Thee, Lord Jesus, only. 
Thy precious blood was shed to win 
full atonement for our sin. 
Holy and righteous God! 
Holy and mighty God! 
Holy and allmerciful Savior! 
Eternal Lord God! 
Save us lest we perish 
in the bitter pangs of death. 
Have mercy, O Lord!