The German words are set to the tune, “Grosser Gott wir loben Dich” in the Gesangbuch mit Noten.
467. The whole world was lost
Philip P. Bliss, 1838-76
Based on the incident in John 9, in which Jesus restored the sight to the man born blind, and the saying of Jesus, “I am the light of the world” (John 9:5).
For comments on Philip P. Bliss, author and composer, see [Hymn 442].
468. Jesus, my all, to heaven is gone
John Cennick, 1718-55
A hymn which has had wide use in prayer-meeting and camp-meeting assemblies. A hearty unison “crescendo” on the last stanza is impressive:
“Then will I tell to sinners round
What a dear Savior I have found;