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596. To God the Holy Spirit Let Us Pray

Text Information
First Line: To God the Holy Spirit let us pray
Title: To God the Holy Spirit Let Us Pray
Author (sts. 2-4): Martin Luther, 1483-1546
Meter: 10 9 11 9 4
Language: English
Publication Date: 2021
Scripture: ; ; ;
Topic: Work of the Spirit
Source: St. 1: German, c. 13th cent.; Tr.: Worship Supplement, 1969, alt.
Copyright: Tr. © 1969 Concordia Publishing House
Tune Information
Name: NUN BITTEN WIR
Meter: 10 9 11 9 4
Key: F Major or modal
Source: Geystliche gesangk Buchleyn, Wittenberg, 1524, ed. Johann Walter; Setting: Lutheran Service Book, 2006
Copyright: Setting © 2006 Concordia Publishing House



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