The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#18

18. O Holy Spirit, grant us grace

1 O Holy Spirit, grant us grace
That we our Lord and Savior
In faith and fervent love embrace,
And truly serve Him ever,
So that when death is drawing nigh,
We to his open wounds may fly,
And find in them salvation.

2 Help us that we Thy saving word
In faithful hearts may treasure;
Let e’er that bread of life afford
New grace in richest measure;
Yea, let us die to every sin,
For heaven create us new within,
That fruits of faith may flourish.

3 And when our earthly race is run,
Death’s bitter hour impending,
Then may Thy work in us begun,
Continue till life’s ending;
Until we gladly may commend
Our souls into our Savior’s hand,
To rest in peace eternal.

Text Information

• First Line: O Holy Spirit, grant us grace
• Author: B. Ringwaldt (1581)
• Author: S. Jonasson (1693)
• Meter: 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 8, 7.
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: Worship in General: Prayer and Praise; Holy Ghost: Our Teacher; Perseverance and Faithfulness; Praise and Prayer

Tune Information

• Name: [O Holy Spirit, grant us grace]
• Composer: Joseph Klug (1535)
• Source: Wittenberg