Moravian Book of Worship ‎#615

615. O God, My Faithful God

1 O God, my faithful God,
O fountain ever flowing,
without whom nothing is,
all perfect gifts bestowing,
grant me a faithful life,
and give me, Lord, within,
commitment free from strife,
a soul unhurt by sin.

2 God, grant me strength to do
with ready heart and willing,
whatever you command,
my calling here fulfilling;
and do it when I ought,
with zeal and joyfulness;
and bless the work I've wrought,
for you must give success.

3 Keep me from saying words
that later need recalling;
guard me, lest idle speech
may from my lips be falling;
but when, within my place,
I must and ought to speak,
then to my words give grace,
lest I offend the weak.

4 When dangers gather round,
still keep me calm and fearless;
help me to bear the cross
when life seems bleak and cheerless,
to overcome my foes
with words and actions kind;
O God, your will disclose,
your counsel let me find.
to live at peace with all.

Text Information

• First Line: O God, my faithful God
• Title: O God, My Faithful God
• Author: Johann Heermann (c. 1630)
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth (1858, alt.)
• Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Matthew 16:24-26
  ;
  2 Timothy 2:13
  ;
  James 1:2-4
  ;
  James 1:19-27
  ;
  James 3:13-18
• Topic: Spread of the Gospel; Commitment; Consecration; Heart--Surrender of; Ministry; Ordination

Tune Information

• Name: WAS FRAG ICH NACH DER WELT
• Composer: Ahasuerus Fritsch (1679, alt.)
• Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6.
• Key: D Major