Christian Worship (1993) ‎#403

403. I Know My Faith Is Founded

1 I know my faith is founded
On Jesus Christ, my God and Lord;
And this my faith confessing,
Unmoved I stand upon his Word.
Man's reason cannot fathom
The truth of God profound;
Who trusts in worldly wisdom
Relies on shifting ground.
God's Word is all-sufficient,
It makes divinely sure,
And, trusting in its wisdom,
My faith shall rest secure.

2 Increase my faith, dear Savior,
For Satan seeks by night and day
To rob me of this treasure
And take my hope of bliss away.
But, Lord, with you beside me
I shall be undismayed;
And led by your good Spirit,
I shall be unafraid.
Abide with me, O Savior,
A firmer faith bestow.
Then I shall bid defiance
To ev'ry evil foe.

3 In faith, Lord, let me serve you;
Though persecution, grief, and pain
Should seek to overwhelm me,
Let me a steadfast trust retain.
And then at my departure,
Lord, take me home to you,
And let me there inherit
All you have promised me.
In life and death, Lord, keep me
Until your heav'n I gain,
Where I by your great mercy
The end of faith attain.

Text Information

• First Line: I know my faith is founded
• Title: I Know My Faith Is Founded
• Author: Erdmann Neumeister, 1671-1756
• Meter: 78 78 76 76 76 76
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1993
• Topic: Faith
• Source: Translation composite

Tune Information

• Name: NUN LOB, MEIN SEEL
• Meter: 78 78 76 76 76 76
• Key: G Major
• Source: Cancentus novi, Augsburg, 1540, alt.
• Notes: Alternate setting: 257