American Lutheran Hymnal ‎#529

529. The Lord Hath Helped Me Hitherto

1 The Lord hath helped me hitherto,
His goodness thus revealing.
His mercies ev'ry morn were new
With gifts of grace and healing.
He led me gently on my way,
And I could say each closing day:
The faithful Lord hath helped me.

2 The voice of thanks I gladly raise
In psalms devoutly chanted
And sing the Lord's immortal praise
For all the blessings granted.
Great things the Lord hath done for me,
And so my song shall ever be:
The Lord my God doth help me.

3 Be Thou my Helper evermore,
My Refuge, my High Tower;
Uphold me as in days of yore
And let me feel Thy power.
Preserve to me in ev'ry place
Thy Word, Thy Sacrament and grace;
Be ever near to help me.

Text Information

• First Line: The Lord hath helped me hitherto, His goodness thus revealing
• Title: The Lord Hath Helped Me Hitherto
• Translator: H. Brueckner (1925)
• Author: Emilia Juliana, Countess of Schwarzburg (1700)
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 8 8 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1930
• Topic: Anniversary

Tune Information

• Name: DECIUS
• Composer: Nicolaus Decius (1529)
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 8 8 7
• Key: G Major
• Source: German chorale: Allein Gott in der Hoeh sei Ehr