Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary ‎#596

596. Praise to Thee and Adoration

1 Praise to Thee and adoration,
Blessed Jesus, Son of God,
Who, to serve Thine own creation,
Didst partake of flesh and blood.
Teach me that I never may
From Thy fold or pastures stray,
But with zeal and joy exceeding
Follow where Thy steps are leading.

2 Let me never, Lord, forsake Thee,
E'en though bitter pain and strife
On my way shall overtake me;
But may I through all my life
Walk in fervent love to Thee,
In all woes for comfort flee
To Thy birth, Thy death, and Passion,
Till I see Thy full salvation.

Text Information

• First Line: Praise to Thee and adoration
• Title: Praise to Thee and Adoration
• Norwegian/Scandinavian Title: Lov og Tak og evig Ære
• Author: T. H. Kingo, 1634-1703
• Translator: K. Kvamme, 1866-1938
• Meter: 87 87 77 88
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1996
• Topic: Benediction

Tune Information

• Name: FREU DICH SEHR
• Arranger: J. S. Bach, 1685-1750
• Meter: 87 87 77 88
• Key: F Major
• Source: Trente quartre Pseaumes de David, Geneva, 1551, alt.