The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#53

53. Praise to Thee and adoration

1 Praise to Thee and adoration,
Blessed Jesus, Son of God,
Who, to serve Thine own creation,
Didst partake of flesh and blood;
Teach me that I never may
From Thy fold or pastures stray,
But with zeal and joy exceeding
Follow where Thy steps are leading.

2 Let me never, Lord, forsake Thee,
E'en though bitter pain and strife
On my way shall overtake me;
But may I through all my life
Walk in fervent love to Thee,
In all woes for comfort flee
To Thy birth, Thy death and passion;
Till I see Thy full salvation.

Text Information

• First Line: Praise to Thee and adoration
• Author: T. Kingo (1689)
• Meter: 8, 7, 8, 7, 7, 7, 8, 8.
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: Close of Service; Worship in General: Close of Service

Tune Information

• Name: [Praise to Thee and adoration]
• Composer: Louis Bourgeois (1551)
• Meter: 8, 7, 8, 7, 7, 7, 8, 8.
• Key: F Major