Evangelical Lutheran hymnal ‎#155

155. Unto Caesar let us render

1 Unto Caesar let us render
All the things that Caesar's are,
Custom, fear, and tribute tender,
Both in time of peace and war.

2 Government is by God's order,
Civil rule by His command,
For protection to our border,
Safety, peace, throughout the land.

3 By the will of God appointed,
All must fear the powers that be;
Who lays hand on God's anointed,
Sins against His majesty.

Text Information

• First Line: Unto Caesar let us render
• Author: Rev. Emanuel Cronenwett, D. D. (1880)
• Meter: 8s. 7s. No. 5
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: The Church Year: National Thanksgiving; Third Sunday after Easter; Twenty Third Sunday after Trintiy

Tune Information

• Name: RATHBUN
• Composer: Ithamar Conkey (1851)
• Adapter: John H. Spielman (1991)
• Meter: 8s. 7s. No. 5
• Key: C Major