Rejoice in the Lord ‎#69

69. O God, My Faithful God

1 O God, my faithful God,
true fountain ever flowing,
without whom nothing is,
all perfect gifts bestowing:
give me a healthy frame,
and may I have within
a conscience free from blame,
a soul unstained by sin.

2 Give me the strength to do
with ready heart and willing
whatever you command,
my calling here fulfilling--
to do it when I ought,
with all my strength; and bless
whatever I have 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,
oh, keep me calm and fearless;
help me to bear the cross
when life seems dark and cheerless;
help me, as you have taught,
to love both great and small,
and, by your Spirit's might,
to live at peace with all.

Text Information

• First Line: O God, my faithful God
• Title: O God, My Faithful God
• German Title: O Gott du frommer Gott
• Author: Johann Heermann, 1585-1647
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth (1863)
• Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Scripture:
  Psalm 141:3
• Topic: Full of Grace and Truth
• Source: Tr. the editors of the Lutheran Book of Worship (1978), based on Winkworth's

Tune Information

• Name: DARMSTADT (WAS FRAG ICH NACH DER WELT)
• Composer: Ahasuerus Fritsch (1679)
• Arranger: J. S. Bach, 1685-1750
• Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6
• Key: D Major
• Source: Cantata 45, J.S. Bach