The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#308

308. We bless Thee, Jesus Christ our Lord

1 We bless Thee, Jesus Christ our Lord;
For ever be Thy name adored:
For Thou, the sinless One, hast died,
That sinners might be justified.

2 O very Man, and very God,
Who hast redeemed us with Thy blood;
From death eternal set us free,
And make us one with God in Thee.

3 From sin and shame defend us still,
And work in us Thy steadfast will,
The cross with patience to sustain,
And bravely bear its utmost pain.

4 In Thee we trust, in Thee alone;
For Thou forsakest not Thine own;
To all the meek Thy strength is given,
Who by Thy cross ascend to heaven.

Text Information

• First Line: We bless Thee, Jesus Christ our Lord
• Author: C. Vischer (1597)
• Meter: L. M.
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: The Church Year: Lent and Passion Week

Tune Information

• Name: [We bless Thee, Jesus Christ our Lord]
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: e minor
• Source: German, 1543