591. May God Bestow on Us His Grace

1 May God bestow on us His grace,
With blessings rich provide us,
And may the brightness of His face
To life eternal guide us
That we His saving health may know,
His gracious will and pleasure,
And also to the heathen show
Christ's riches without measure
And unto God convert them.

2 Thine over all shall be the praise
And thanks of ev'ry nation,
And all the world with joy shall raise
The voice of exultation.
For Thou shalt judge the earth, O Lord,
Nor suffer sin to flourish.
Thy people's pasture is Thy Word,
Their souls to feed and nourish,
In righteous paths to keep them.

3 Oh, let the people praise Thy worth,
In all good works increasing;
The land shall plenteous fruit bring forth,
Thy Word is rich in blessing.
May God the Father, God the Son,
And God the Spirit bless us!
Let all the world praise Him alone;
Let solemn awe possess us.
Now let our hearts say Amen.

Text Information
First Line: May God bestow on us His grace
Title: May God Bestow on Us His Grace
German Title: Es woll uns Gott genädig sein
Author: M. Luther, 1483-1546
Translator: R. Massie, 1800-87 (alt.)
Meter: 87 87 87 87 7
Language: English
Publication Date: 1996
Scripture:
Topic: Benediction
Tune Information
Name: ES WOLLE UNS GOTT GENÄDIG SEIN
Meter: 87 87 87 87 7
Key: g minor
Source: Deutsch kirchenamt, Strassburg, 1525



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