Trinity Psalter Hymnal ‎#523

523. 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
• Author: Johann Heermann (1630)
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth (1863, alt.)
• Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2018
• Scripture:
  Psalm 141:3
  ;
  Matthew 16:24
  ;
  1 Thessalonians 5:24
  ;
  James 1:17
• Topic: Christian Life; Courage; God: Faithfulness of; Pilgrimage and Guidance; Supplications: For Sanctification

Tune Information

• Name: DARMSTADT
• Composer: Ahasuerus Fritsch (1679)
• Harmonizer: Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750
• Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6.
• Key: C Major
• Source: Bach's Cantata 45