Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New ‎#673

673. Thine for ever! God of love

1 Thine for ever! God of love,
hear us from thy throne above;
thine for ever may we be
here and in eternity.

2 Thine for ever! Lord of life,
shield us through our earthly strife;
thou the life, the truth, the way,
guide us to the realms of day.

3 Thine for ever! O how blest
they who find in thee their rest!
Saviour, guardian, heav'nly friend,
O defend us to the end.

4 Thine for ever! Shepherd, keep
us thy frail and trembling sheep;
safe within thy tender care,
let us all thy goodness share.

5 Thine for ever! thou our guide,
all our wants by thee supplied,
all our sins by thee forgiv'n,
lead us, Lord, from earth to heav'n.

Text Information

• First Line: Thine for ever! God of love
• Title: Thine for ever! God of love
• Author: Mary Fawler Maude, 1819-1913 (alt.)
• Meter: 77 77
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  John 10:11-16
  ;
  John 14:6
• Topic: Protection; Year A: Easter 5; Year B: Easter 4

Tune Information

• Name: NEWINGTON
• Composer: William Dalrymple Maclagan, 1826-1910
• Meter: 77 77
• Key: G Major
• Notes: A lower setting is provided