Lutheran Service Book ‎#687

687. Thine Forever, God of Love

1 Thine forever, God of Love!
Hear us from Thy throne above;
Thine forever may we be
Here and in eternity!

2 Thine forever! Oh, how blest
They who find in Thee their rest!
Savior, guardian, heav'nly friend,
O defend us to the end!

3 Thine forever, Lord of Life!
Shield us through our earthly strife.
Thou, the life, the truth, the way,
Guide us to the realms of day.

4 Thine forever! Shepherd, keep
These Thy frail and trembling sheep;
Safe alone beneath Thy care,
Let us all Thy goodness share.

5 Thine forever! Thou our guide,
All our wants by Thee supplied,
All our sins by Thee forgiv'n;
Lead us, Lord, from earth to heav'n.

Text Information

• First Line: Thine forever, God of love!
• Title: Thine Forever, God of Love
• Author: Mary F. Maude, 1819-1913
• Meter: 77 77
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2006
• Scripture:
  Malachi 3:17
  ;
  John 10:27-30
  ;
  John 6:39

Tune Information

• Name: VIENNA
• Composer: Justin H. Knecht, 1752-1817
• Meter: 77 77
• Key: G Major
• Source: The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941 (Setting)