The Lutheran Hymnal ‎#33

33. The Lord hath Helped Me Hitherto

1 The Lord hath helped me hitherto
By His surpassing favor;
His mercies ev'ry morn were new,
His kindness did not waver.
God hitherto hath been my Guide,
Hath pleasures hitherto supplied,
And hitherto hath helped me.

2 I praise and thank Thee, Lord, my God,
For Thine abundant blessing
Which heretofore Thou hast bestowed
And I am still possessing.
Inscribe this on my memory:
The Lord hath done great things for me
And graciously hath helped me.

3 Help me henceforth, O God of grace,
Help me on each occasion,
Help me in each and ev'ry place,
Help me thro' Jesus' Passion;
Help me in life and death, O God,
Help me thro' Jesus' dying blood;
Help me as Thou hast helped me!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: The Lord hath helped me hitherto
• Title: The Lord hath Helped Me Hitherto
• Translator: August Crull (1832)
• Author: Ämelie Juliane (1639)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1941
• Scripture:
  1 Samuel 7:12
• Topic: Adoration: Worship and Praise

Tune Information

• Name: ALLEIN GOTT IN DER HÖH'
• Composer (attributed to): Nikolaus Decius (1529)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.
• Key: G Major