Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary ‎#221

221. Thine Honor Save

1 Thine honor save, O Christ, our Lord!
Hear Zion's cries and help afford;
Destroy the wiles of mighty foes
Who now Thy Word and truth oppose.

2 Their craft and pow'r indeed are great,
Thy holy Church they boldly hate,
Our hope they scornfully deride
And deem us nothing in their pride.

3 Forgive, O Lord, our sins forgive;
Grant us Thy grace and let us live.
Convince Thy foes throughout the land
That godless counsels shall not stand.

4 That Thou art with us, Lord, proclaim
And put our enemies to shame;
Confound them in their haughtiness
And help Thine own in their distress.

5 Preserve Thy chosen flock in peace,
Nor let Thy boundless mercy cease;
To all the world let it appear
That Thy true Church indeed is here.

Text Information

• First Line: Thine honor save, O Christ, our Lord
• Title: Thine Honor Save
• German Title: Rott, O herr Jesu, rett dein Ehr
• Author: J. Heermann, 1585-1647
• Translator: M. Loy, 1828-1915 (alt.)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1996
• Topic: Election; Epiphany 5
• Notes: Hymn text, suggested tune ERHALT UNS, HERR

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