The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#522

522. Not in anger, mighty God

1 Not in anger, mighty God,
Not in anger smite us.
We must perish if Thy rod
Justly should requite us.
We are naught,
Sin hath brought,
Lord, Thy wrath upon us,
Yet have mercy on us!

2 Show me now a Father's love,
And His tender patience,
Heal my wounded soul, remove
These too sore temptations;
I am weak,
Father, speak
Thou of peace and gladness,
Comfort Thou my sadness.

3 Weary am I of my pain,
Weary with my sorrow,
Sighing still for help in vain,
Longing for the morrow;
Why wilt Thou
Tarry now?
Wilt Thou friendless leave me,
And of hope bereave me?

4 Hence, ye foes! He comes in grace,
God hath deigned to hear me;
I may come before His face,
He is inly near me;
He o'erthrows
All my foes,
Death and hell are vanquished
In whose bonds I languished.

5 Father, hymns to Thee we raise,
Here and once in heaven!
And the Son and Spirit praise,
Who our bonds have riven!
Evermore
We adore
Thee whose grace hath stirred us,
And whose pity heard us.

Text Information

• First Line: Not in anger, mighty God
• Author: J. G. Albinus (1655)
• Meter: 7, 6, 7, 6, 3, 3, 6, 6.
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: Various Occasions: Day of Common Prayer; Various Occassions: Day of Common Prayer; Confession of Sin

Tune Information

• Name: [Not in anger, mighty God]
• Composer: Johann Rosenmüller (1655)
• Meter: 7, 6, 7, 6, 3, 3, 6, 6.
• Key: D Major