American Lutheran Hymnal ‎#58

58. Almighty Lord Of Earth And Heaven

1 Almighty Lord of earth and heav'n,
The Ten Commandments Thou hast giv'n
Reveal how wicked I have been
And make me dread the curse of sin.

2 I've loved the creature more than Thee
And sinned against Thy majesty;
My love and trust to Thee denied,
On self and man my soul relied.

3 My lips have oft, from heart profane,
Employed Thy holy name in vain;
Forgetful of Thy cov'nant grace,
How seldom have I sought Thy face!

4 In sinful cares, or work, or play,
I've often spent Thy holy day,
Despised Thy Word, strayed from Thy fold,
And left Thy benefits untold.

5 My parents oft I've disobeyed,
Their good with evil deeds repaid;
I've been unchaste in word and deed
And careless of my neighbor's need.

6 With hateful thoughts my heart's been stained,
Nor have I aye my tongue restrained;
I've coveted what was not mine,
And so transgressed Thy law divine.

7 Ah, how my sins are multiplied
When by Thy law my life is tried!
O jealous God, do pity me
And mark not mine iniquity!

8 Let grace to judgment be preferred;
Remove the curse I have incurred;
For Jesus' sake my sins forgive,
And may I to Thy glory live.

Text Information

• First Line: Almighty Lord of earth and heav'n
• Title: Almighty Lord Of Earth And Heaven
• Author: David Denike (1652)
• Translator: C. H. L. Schuette (1880)
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1930
• Topic: The Ten Commandments

Tune Information

• Name: HAMBURG
• Arranger: Lowell Mason (1825)
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: F Major
• Source: From a Gregorian Chant