Zion's Harp ‎#193

193. To Thee, O Lord, be this day dedicated

1 To Thee, O Lord, be this day dedicated! Let all rejoice who join to celebrate it! Let us with joy be in Thy nearness staying, And to Thee praying. 2 The heav’nly hosts extol Thee with their praises; Our tongue its voice in honor to Thee raises. Then be our thanks and all our supplication Thy exaltation. 3 In vain this world would tempt me with its pleasure; My spirit in Thy statues finds a treasure. The holy word Thy messengers are preaching Shall be my teaching. 4 Let us in meekness, Father, come before Thee; I know Thou lovest those who would adore Thee. What Thy flock needs each day of earthly living, Thou wilt be giving. 5 May we today, through Thy good Spirit learning, From ways that please Thee not our steps be turning! O let us through Thy Word new pow’rs receiving, To Thee be cleaving! 6 This is a day of blessing and rejoicing; On gospel pastures Thou Thy flock art leading. From fountains clear and living waters flowing, Good fruits are growing. 7 This we remember with devout thanksgiving, That Thou this day didst break the grave, and living, Didst show Thyself to Thy disciples, saddened; And their hearts gladdened. 8 Yea, praise be Thine! Grim death hast Thou defeated; O Prince of Life, salvation is completed! For us, Redeemer, Thou hast been victorious; Thy praise be glorious! 9 Thy fame resound in highest exultation Today from this, Thy faithful congregation. Praise ye His name, ye saints in earth and heaven Forever. Amen!

Text Information

• First Line: To Thee, O Lord, be this day dedicated
• Original Language: German
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2003
• Notes: Author: Christoph Christian Sturm

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