Evangelical Lutheran hymnal ‎#49

49. O Lord, our Father, thanks to Thee

1 O Lord our Father, thanks to Thee
In this new year we render,
For Thou hast been from misery
And evil our defender;
Thro' all the year that hath now fled
Hast given us our daily bread,
And peace within our borders.

2 Lord Jesus Christ, our thanks to Thee
In this new year we render,
For Thou still rulest zealously
Thy fold, with mercies tender;
Thou hast redeemed us with Thy blood,
Thou art our only Trust and Good:
In life and death our Savior.

3 Lord Holy Ghost, our thanks to Thee
In this new year we render,
For by Thy grace it is that we
Perceive Thy Word's pure splendor;
Thou hast infused, Lord, from above
Into our hearts true faith and love
And other Christian virtues.

4 Our faithful God, we cry to Thee:
Still bless us with Thy favor,
Blot out all our iniquity,
And hide our sins forever;
Grant us a happy, good New Year,
And when the hour of death draw near,
A blest departure. Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O Lord, our Father, thanks to Thee
• Author: Cyriacus Schneegass (1597)
• Translator: Rev. August Crull (1880)
• Meter: No. 20
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: The Church Year: New Year; New Year's Day
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Alternate tune: DECIUS, #145; From the German Text: Herr Gott Vater, wir preisen dich

Tune Information

• Name: SPERATUS
• Meter: No. 20
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Acht Liederbuch, 1524
• Notes: Public Domain.