415. O God Do Thou Sustain Me
Text Information |
First Line: |
O God, do Thou sustain me (O Gott, thun mich erhalten) |
Title: |
O God Do Thou Sustain Me |
German Title: |
O Gott, thun mich erhalten |
Author: |
Leonhart Sommer |
Translator: |
John J. Overholt (1970) |
Meter: |
7.6.7.6.7.6.7.7.6. |
Language: |
English; German |
Publication Date: |
1972 |
Scripture: |
; ; |
Topic: |
Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; The Church: Hymns of Martyrs |
Copyright: |
English Translation Copyright © 1972 by The Christian Hymnary Publishers |
Notes: |
Preserve me, O God: for in Thee do I put my trust. Ps. 16:1. Preserve me from the violent man. Ps. 140:1. He shall sustain thee. Ps. 55:22. |
Tune Information |
Name: |
HOHENWITTLINGEN |
Arranger: |
John J. Overholt (1970) |
Meter: |
7.6.7.6.7.6.7.7.6. |
Incipit: |
13234 55175 14 |
Key: |
E Major |
Source: |
the Philharmonia, From |
Copyright: |
Arrangement Copyright © 1972 by The Christian Hymnary Publishers |
Notes: |
M.M. 66 |
Text Information:Leonhart Sommer, Anabaptist martyr, died in prison December 25, 1573.