Main message: Live for Jesus.

Bible references:

• V1: “My life in Thee, Thy life in me" (Galatians 2:20)

• V2. "die in Thee is life to me" (Romans 6:8)

• V3. "to live or die" (Romans 14:8)

"To live--is bliss, to die--is endless rest" (Philippians 1:21)(2 Corinthians 5:8)

Keywords: Jesus, I live to Thee, My life in Thee, Thy life in me, I die to Thee, bliss, endless rest

Interpretation notes:

• The hymn is in 3/4 time and repeats the opening melody in line 2. 

• The melody moves from middle C to high E-flat over three measures, with its highest notes placed on 'in Thee.' 

• The final six notes close each verse with a consistent cadential figure.