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1 Almighty Lord of earth and heaven,
The Ten Commandments Thou hast given
Reveal how wicked I have been,
And make me dread the curse of sin.
2 I've loved the creature more than Thee,
And sinned against Thy majesty;
My love and trust to Thee denied,
On self and man my soul relied.
3 My lips have oft, from heart profane,
Employed Thy holy name in vain;
Forgetful of Thy cov'nant grace,
How seldom have I sought Thy face!
4 In sinful cares or work, or play,
I've often spent Thy holy day,
Despised Thy Word, strayed from Thy fold,
And left Thy benefits untold.
5 My parents oft I've disobeyed,
Their good with evil deeds repaid:
I've been unchaste in word and deed,
And careless of my neighbor's need.
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | Almighty Lord of earth and heaven |
| Meter: | L. M. |
| Language: | English |
| Publication Date: | 1895 |
| Topic: | The Catechism: The Decalogue |
| Notes: | Author from Index: D. Denike— C.H.L.S.; Hymn from the German Text: Wenn ich die heil'gen Zehn Gebot |
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