Evangelical Lutheran hymnal ‎#206

206. Almighty Lord of earth and heav'n

1 Almighty Lord of earth and heav'n,
The Ten Commandments Thou hast giv'n
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.

6 Ah, how my sins are multiplied
When by Thy law my life is tried!
O jealous God, do pity me
And mark not mine iniquity!

7 Let grace to judgment be preferred;
Remove the curse I have incurred;
For Jesus' sake my sins forgive,
And may I to Thy glory live.

Text Information

• First Line: Almighty Lord of earth and heav'n
• Author: David Denike (1642)
• Translator: Rev. C. H. L. Schuette, D. D. (1880)
• Meter: L. M. No. 1
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: The Catechism: The Decalogue; Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
• Notes: Alternate Tune: HURSLEY, #207; From the German text: wenn ich die heil'gen zehn Gebot

Tune Information

• Name: HAMBURG
• Adapter: Lowell Mason, Mus. Doc. (1825)
• Meter: L. M. No. 1
• Key: F Major
• Source: Gregorian Chant