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O God, Thou faithful God
Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6 Appears in 61 hymnals Matching Instances: 11 Lyrics: 1 O God, Thou faithful God,
Thou Fountain ever-flowing,
Without whom nothing is,
All perfect gifts bestowing;
A pure and healthy frame
O give me, and within
A conscience free from blame,
A soul unhurt by sin.
2 And grant me, Lord, to do,
With ready heart and willing,
Whate'er Thou shalt command,
My calling here fulfilling,
To do it when I ought,
With all my strength, and bless
The work I thus have wrought,
For Thou must give success.
3 And let me promise naught
But I can keep it truly,
Abstain from idle words,
And guard my lips e'er duly;
And grant, when in my place
I must and ought to speak,
My words due power and grace,
Nor let me wound the weak.
4 If dangers gather round,
Still keep me calm and fearless;
Help me to bear the cross,
When life is dark and cheerless;
To overcome my foe
With words and actions kind;
When counsel I would know,
Good counsel let me find.
5 And let me be with all
In peace and friendship living,
As far as Christians may;
And if Thou aught art giving
Of wealth and honors fair,
O this refuse me not,
That naught be mingled there
Of goods unjustly got.
6 And if a longer life
Be here on earth decreed me,
And Thou through many a strife
To ripe old age wilt lead me,
Thy patience in me shed,
Avert all sin and shame,
And crown my hoary head
With pure, untarnished fame.
7 Let nothing here on earth
Me from my Saviour sever;
And when I die, O take
My soul to Thee forever;
And let my body have
A little space to sleep
Beside my kindred's grave,
And o'er it vigil keep.
8 And when the Day is come,
And all the dead are waking,
O reach me down Thy hand,
Thyself my slumbers breaking;
Then let me hear Thy voice,
And change this earthly frame,
And bid me aye rejoice
With those who love Thy name.
Topics: Friendship; Holiness; Christian Joy; The Christian Life; Prayer General Petition; Sickness, Death, and Burial; Christian Work Used With Tune: O GOD, THOU FAITHFUL GOD
O God, Thou faithful God
O Gott, du frommer Gott
Appears in 96 hymnals Matching Instances: 8 Used With Tune: [O Gott, du frommer Gott]
O Gott, du frommer Gott
Lord Jesus, Who Art come
Author: Eberhard L. Fischer Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6 Appears in 5 hymnals Matching Instances: 5 Lyrics: 1 Lord Jesus, who art come
A Teacher sent from heaven
And by both word and deed
God's truth to us hast given.
Thou wisely hast ordained
The holy ministry
That we, Thy flock, may know
The way to God thro' Thee.
2 Thou hast, O Lord, returned,
To God's right hand ascending;
Yet Thou art in the world,
Thy kingdom here extending.
Thro' preaching of Thy Word
In ev'ry land and clime
Thy people's faith is kept
Until the end of time.
3 O blessed ministry
Of reconciliation,
That shows the way to God
And brings to us salvation!
By Thine evangel pure,
Lord, Thou preserv'st Thy fold,
Dost call, enlighten, keep,
Dost comfort and uphold.
4 Preserve this ministry
While harvest-days are keeping;
And since the fields are white
And hands are few for reaping,
Send workers forth, O Lord,
The sheaves to gather in
That not a soul be lost
Which Thou art come to win.
5 The servants Thou hast called
And to Thy Church art giving
Preserve in doctrine pure
And holiness of living.
Thy Spirit fill their hearts,
Endue their tongues with power;
What they should boldly speak,
Oh, give them in that hour!
6 Yea, bless Thy Word alway,
Our souls forever feeding;
And may we never lack
A faithful shepherd's leading!
Seek Thou the wandering sheep,
Bind up the sore opprest,
Lift up the fallen ones,
And grant the weary rest.
7 Bring those into Thy fold
Who still to Thee are strangers;
Guard those who are within
Against offense and dangers.
Press onward with Thy Word
Till pastor and his fold
Through faith in Thee, O Christ,
Thy glory shall behold.
Amen. Topics: The Church Ministry Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1 Used With Tune: O GOTT, DU FROMMER GOTT Text Sources: Tr. composite
Lord Jesus, Who Art come
How Can I Thank You, Lord
Author: David Denicke, 1603-80; August Crull, 1845-1923 Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6 Appears in 12 hymnals Matching Instances: 4 Lyrics: 1 How can I thank You, Lord,
For all Your loving-kindness,
That You have patiently
Borne with me in my blindness!
When dead in many sins
And trespasses I lay,
I kindled, holy God,
Your anger ev'ry day.
2 It is Your work alone
That I am now converted;
O'er Satan's work in me
You have Your pow'r asserted.
Your mercy and Your grace
That rise afresh each morn
Have turned my stony heart
Into a heart newborn.
3 Lord, You have raised me up
To joy and exultation
And clearly shown the way
That leads me to salvation.
My sins are washed away;
For this I thank You, Lord.
Now with my heart and soul
All evil I abhor.
4 Grant that Your Spirit's help
To me be always given
Lest I should fall again
And lose the way to heaven.
Grant that He give me strength
In my infirmity;
May He renew my heart
To serve You willingly.
5 O Father, God of love,
Now hear my supplication;
O Savior, Son of God,
Accept my adoration;
O Holy Spirit, be
My ever faithful guide
That I may serve You here
And there with You abide.
Scripture: Colossians 1:12-14 Used With Tune: O GOTT, DU FROMMER GOTT
How Can I Thank You, Lord
O God, Forsake Me Not
Author: Salomo Franck, 1659-1725; August Crull, 1845-1923 Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6 Appears in 9 hymnals Matching Instances: 3 First Line: O God, forsake me not! Lyrics: 1 O God, forsake me not!
Your gracious presence lend me;
Lord, lead Your helpless child;
Your Holy Spirit send me
That I my course may run.
O be my light, my lot,
My staff, my rock, my shield--
O God, forsake me not!
2 O God, forsake me not!
Take not Your Spirit from me;
Do not permit the might
Of sin to overcome me.
Increase my feeble faith,
Which You alone have wrought.
O be my strength and pow'r--
O God, forsake me not!
3 O God, forsake me not!
Lord, hear my supplication!
In ev'ry evil hour
Help me resist temptation;
And when the prince of hell
My conscience seeks to blot,
Be then not far from me--
O God, forsake me not!
4 O God, forsake me not!
Lord, I am Yours forever.
O keep me strong in faith
That I may leave You never.
Grant me a blessed end
When my good fight is fought;
Help me in life and death--
O God, forsake me not!
Topics: Psalm paraphrase Psalm 71 Scripture: Psalm 38:21-22 Used With Tune: O GOTT, DU FROMMER GOTT
O God, Forsake Me Not
We Love The Place, O God
Author: Sir H. W. Baker; W. Bullock Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6 Appears in 103 hymnals Matching Instances: 3 Lyrics: 1 We love the place, O God,
Wherein Thine honor dwelleth;
The joy of Thine abode
All earthly joy excelleth;
It is the house of prayer,
Wherein Thy servants meet;
And Thou, O Lord, art there
Thy chosen flock to greet.
2 We love Thine altar, Lord;
O what on earth is dearer?
For there, in faith adored,
We find Thy presence nearer;
We love the word of life,
The word that tells of peace,
Of comfort in the strife,
Of joys that never cease.
3 We love to sing below
For mercies freely given;
But most we long to know
The triumph song of heaven.
Lord Jesus, give us grace
On earth to love Thee more,
In heaven to see Thy face,
And with Thy saints adore.
Topics: The Church Used With Tune: [We love the place, O God]
We Love The Place, O God
Lord God, We Worship Thee
Author: Catherine Winkworth; Johann Franck Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6 Appears in 60 hymnals Matching Instances: 2 First Line: Lord God, we worship Thee! Lyrics: 1 Lord God, we worship Thee!
In loud and happy chorus,
We praise Thy love and pow'r,
Whose goodness reigneth o’er us;
To heav’n our song shall soar,
Forever shall it be
Resounding o’er and o’er;
Lord God, we worship Thee!
2 Lord God, we worship Thee!
For Thou our land defendest,
Thou pourest down Thy grace,
And strife and war Thou endest;
Since golden peace, O Lord,
Thou grantest us to see,
Our land with one accord,
Lord God, gives thanks to Thee!
3 Lord God, we worship Thee!
We pray Thee, who hast blessed us,
That we may live in peace,
And none henceforth molest us;
O crown us with Thy love
And heed our cry to Thee;
O Father, grant our prayer;
Lord God, we worship Thee! Topics: National Used With Tune: MUNICH
Lord God, We Worship Thee
Jesus, O Precious Name
Author: Anna B. Hoppe Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6 Appears in 5 hymnals Matching Instances: 2 Lyrics: 1. Jesus, O precious name,
By Heaven’s herald spoken,
Jesus, O holy name,
Of love divine the token.
Jesus, in Thy dear name
This new year we begin;
Bless Thou its opening door,
Inscribe Thy name within.
2. Jesus, O precious name,
In Thee our hopes are centered,
In Thee, O mighty name,
This new year we have entered.
Though seasons come and go,
Thou, Lord, art still the same;
Immovable is still
That solid rock, Thy name.
3. Jesus, O precious name,
Thou bringest peace and gladness,
Jesus, O worshipped name,
Dispelling all our sadness,
In hallowed temple halls
Thy sacred echo rings,
While Heaven’s ransomed host
Thy praise in glory sings. Used With Tune: FROMMER
Jesus, O Precious Name
Most Gracious God and Lord
Author: Nicholas Ludwig von Zinzendorf; Abraham von Gersdorf Appears in 6 hymnals Matching Instances: 2 Lyrics: 1 Most gracious God and Lord,
the world's almighty Savior,
worthy to be adored
by all, both now and ever!
Those souls are blessed indeed
who cling to you in faith,
as you for us were laid
low in the dust of death.
2 In you I trust by faith,
my Jesus, God and Savior;
on your atoning death
I shall rely forever.
Your suff'rings shall remain
deep on my heart impressed,
O Son of God and man,
till I with you shall rest.
3 Eternal thanks we sing,
great author of salvation,
who sinful hearts did bring
to heed your invitation.
We are your property.
O may we yours remain;
this is our only plea,
since you for us was slain. Topics: Christ; Christ--All in all; Christ--Atonement; Christ--Sacrifice of; Christian year--Lent; Faith; Salvation Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2 Used With Tune: O GOTT DU FROMMER GOTT Text Sources: Moravian tr. (1746-1748, recast 1801), alt.
Most Gracious God and Lord
Thou Lord of Life and Death
Author: Anna Hoppe Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6 Appears in 5 hymnals Matching Instances: 2 Lyrics: 1 Thou Lord of life and death,
Blest Son of God the Father,
Jesus, in humble faith
Before Thy throne we gather;
Thy Spirit bids us come
In fervant prayer to Thee,
O bless Thy Christendom
Now and eternally.
2 Thou speakest but a word,
And lo! the dead awaken.
Why should we sorrow, Lord,
When those we love are taken
From this drear vale of tears
To realms of bliss above?
Hush Thou our griefs and fears,
Thou Fount of boundless love.
3 When judgment trumpets wake
All who in death are sleeping,
To Salem's mansions take
The saved in Thy love's keeping.
When at Thy blest "Arise!"
We greet Thee, risen King,
The realms beyond the skies
With endless praise shall ring.
Amen. Topics: Church Year Trinity Season; Trinity, Sixteenth Sunday; Trinity, Twenty-fourth Sunday; Christ Second Advent of; Resurrection of Believers; Second Advent Used With Tune: O GOTT, DU FROMMER GOTT
Thou Lord of Life and Death
Wie herrlich ist Dein Ruhm
Author: Dr. Joh. Dan. Herrnschmidt Appears in 10 hymnals Matching Instances: 2 Used With Tune: [Wie herrlich ist Dein Ruhm]
Wie herrlich ist Dein Ruhm
O kärlesksrike Gud, din godhet är en borgen
Author: J. O. Wallin; A. H. Niemeyer, d. 1828 Appears in 1 hymnal Matching Instances: 1 Used With Tune: [O kärlesksrike Gud, din godhet är en borgen]
O kärlesksrike Gud, din godhet är en borgen
What Is The World To Me
Author: Georg M. Pfefferkorn, 1646-1732; H. Brueckner Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6 Appears in 17 hymnals Matching Instances: 1 Lyrics: 1 What is the world to me
With all its vaunted pleasure,
If I but Thee may own,
Lord Jesus, for my Treasure?
Thou only, dearest Friend,
My Fount of joy shalt be;
To Thee I look for rest --
What is the world to me?
2 The world would fain be praised
By men of wealth and power,
But never ponders well
How soon shall pass their hour;
What I shall glory in
Is Jesus, only He;
His praise alone I seek--
What is the world to me?
3 The world is wont to crave
The things that mammon offers,
Yet never feels content
Tho' gold fill all its coffers;
I know a higher Good,
In Jesus I can see
A sweet content in store--
What is the world to me?
4 The world is wont to grieve
When out of honor cheated,
Or when its idle fame
Has sorely been depleted;
But I shall bear reproach,
And this my boast shall be:
I suffer for my Lord--
What is the world to me?
5 The world its tainted joy
Is evermore extolling,
Though while on pleasure bent,
From grace it may be falling.
Let him who loves the world
Its boon companion be;
I love my Lord and God--
What is the world to me?
6 What is the world to me?
Are not its treasures waning?
In Jesus I alone
A crown of joy am gaining;
He is my wealth, my all,
I shall His kingdom see
In yonder realms of bliss--
What is the world to me?
Topics: The Means of Grace The Redeemer Used With Tune: MUNICH
What Is The World To Me
Forsake me not, my God
Author: Salomo Franck; Henry Eyler Jacobs Appears in 1 hymnal Matching Instances: 1 Lyrics: 1 Forsake me not, my God,
Thy gracious hand extend me!
O Father, lead Thy child;
Where'er I go, defend me!
My steps are turned towards home;
Lighten the darksome road:
My Guide, my Guard, my All;
Forsake me not, my God!
2 Forsake me not, my God!
Restrain, confirm, direct me,
Control my tottering feet,
From sinful falls protect me;
The Holy Spirit grant;
And, 'neath the heaviest load,
Be Thou my Strength and Stay:
Forsake me not, my God!
3 Forsake me not, my God!
In every trying hour,
O King of kings, be nigh
With Thy resistless power!
Against the tempter's arts,
Thy mighty aid afford,
That I may never yield;
Forsake me not, my God!
4 Forsake me not, my God!
Help me, Thy Word believing,
To keep through life Thy faith,
In death Thy crown receiving.
I long to see Thy face,
To dwell in Thine abode,
To know Thee as Thou art;
Forsake me not, my God!
Amen.
Topics: The Christian Life Cross and Comfort Used With Tune: O GOTT, DU FROMMER GOTT
Forsake me not, my God
O Thou Essential Word
Author: Laurentius Laurenti; Catherine Winkworth Appears in 18 hymnals Matching Instances: 1 Lyrics: 1 O Thou Essential Word,
Who wast from the beginning
With God, for Thou wast God;
Thou hope of all the sinning,
Sent down to save our race,
Most welcome, Lord, Thou art,
Redeemer, Fount of grace,
To this my longing heart.
2 Come, self-existent Word,
And speak Thou in my spirit!
The soul where Thou art heard
Doth endless peace inherit.
Thou Light that lightenest all,
Abide through faith in me,
Nor let me from Thee fall,
And seek no guide but Thee.
3 Ah! what hath stirred Thy heart,
What cry hath mounted thither,
And reached Thy heavenly throne,
And drawn Thee, Savior, hither?
It was Thy wondrous love,
And my most utter need,
Made Thy compassions move,
Stronger than death indeed.
4 Then let me give my heart
To Him who loved me, wholly;
And live, while here I dwell,
To show His praises solely:
Yes, Jesus, form anew
This stony heart of mine,
Make it till death still true
To Thee, forever Thine.
5 Let naught be left within
But what Thy hand hath planted;
Root out the weeds of sin,
And quell the foe who haunted
My soul, and sowed the tares;
From Thee comes nothing ill,
O save me from his snares,
Make plain my pathway still.
6 Thou art the Life, O Lord,
And Thou its Light art only!
Let not Thy blessed rays
Still leave me dark and lonely.
Star of the East, arise!
Drive all my clouds away,
Till earth’s dim twilight dies
Into the perfect day. Topics: The Catechism The Redeemer; Fourth Sunday of Advent; Fifth Sunday in Lent; Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity Used With Tune: MUNICH (O Gott, du frommer Gott)
O Thou Essential Word
O Source of All That Is
Author: Madeleine Forrell Marshall; Johann Heermann Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6 Appears in 1 hymnal Matching Instances: 1 Topics: Consecration; Prayer; Service; Year A Epiphany 2; Year C Proper 24; Year C Proper 28 Used With Tune: O GOTT, DU FROMMER GOTT (DARMSTADT)
O Source of All That Is
My Jesus, as Thou wilt!
Author: Jane Borthwick; Benjamin Schmolk, d. 1737 Appears in 611 hymnals Matching Instances: 1 Lyrics: 1 My Jesus, as Thou wilt!
O may Thy will be mine!
Into Thy hand of love
I would my all resign.
Through sorrow or through joy
Conduct me as Thine own,
And help me still to say,
My Lord, Thy will be done!
2 My Jesus, as Thou wilt!
If needy here and poor,
Give me Thy people's bread,
Their portion rich and sure.
The manna of Thy word
Let my soul feed upon;
And if all else should fail,
My Lord, Thy will be done!
3 My Jesus, as Thou wilt!
Though seen through many a tear,
Let not my star of hope
Grow dim or disappear:
Since Thou on earth hast wept
And sorrowed oft alone,
If I must weep with Thee,
My Lord, Thy will be done!
4 My Jesus, as Thou wilt!
When death itself draws nigh,
To Thy dear wounded side
I would for refuge fly.
Leaning on Thee, to go
Where Thou before hast gone:
The rest as Thou shalt please:
My Lord, thy will be done!
5 My Jesus, as Thou wilt!
All shall be well for me:
Each changing future scene
I gladly trust with Thee.
Thus to my home above
I travel calmly on,
And sing, in life or death,
My Lord, Thy will be done! Topics: The Christian Life Trust Used With Tune: O GOTT, DU FROMMER GOTT
My Jesus, as Thou wilt!
Forsake me not, my God
Author: Solomon Frank, d. 1725; Unknown Meter: 6.7 Appears in 11 hymnals Matching Instances: 1 Lyrics: 1 Forsake me not, my God,
Thou God of my salvation!
Give me thy light, to be
My sure illumination.
My soul to folly turns,
Seeking she knows not what:
O lead her to Thyself;
My God, forsake me not!
2 Forsake me not, my god!
Take not Thy Spirit from me,
And suffer not the might
Of sin to overcome me.
A father pitieth
The children be begot;
My Father, pity me!
My God, forsake me not!
3 Forsake me not, my God,
Thou God of life and power!
Enliven, strengthen me,
In every evil hour:
And when the sinful fire
Within my heart is hot,
Be not Thou far from me:
My God, forsake me not!
4 Forsake me not, my God!
Uphold me in my going,
That evermore I may
Please Thee in all well-doing;
And that Thy will, O Lord,
May never be forgot
In all my works and ways:
My God, forsake me not!
5 Forsake me not, my God!
I would be Thine for ever:
Confirm me mightily
In every right endeavor:
And when my hour is come,
Cleansed from all stain and spot
Of sin, receive my soul:
My God, forsake me not! Topics: The Christian Life Trust in Christ and Redemption; Sundays in Lent Used With Tune: O GOTT, DU FROMMER GOTT
Forsake me not, my God
O blessed Babe divine
Author: F. J. Burmeister Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6 Appears in 1 hymnal Matching Instances: 1 Lyrics: 1 O blessed Babe divine,
What offerings shall we give Thee?
The gold of faith be Thine:
For we will still believe Thee.
O fill our eager hearts
With Thy refreshing grace,
And make them fit to be
Thy chosen dwelling-place.
2 Let frankincense aspire,
Pure sighs of sweetest savor,
Which pine with fond desire'
To find Thy gracious favor.
O make them purer yet,
And send Thy Spirit down,
The altar of our hearts
With holy fire to crown.
3 And myrrh, too, we prepare,
Our bitter tribulation,
Such grief as Thou didst bear
For us and our salvation.
Be strength and courage ours
In toll and tears and pain,
With Thee to wear the yoke,
The cross with Thee sustain.
4 Lo, all of ours is Thine,
Each hope and thought and feeling:
Come, blessed Babe divine,
Thyself in us revealing.
To Thee, and God in Thee,
Our dearest wishes tend:
O make us thine and His
Through ages without end. Topics: The Church Year Epiphany; The Church Year Epiphany Used With Tune: [O blessed Babe divine]
O blessed Babe divine
O Seek the Lord Today
Author: Hans Adolf Brorson, 1694-1764; Paul C. Paulsen, 1891-1948 Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6 Appears in 7 hymnals Matching Instances: 1 First Line: O seek the Lord today! Topics: Encouragement; Forgiveness; Invitation; Mercy; Repentance; Salvation Used With Tune: O GOTT, DU FROMMER GOTT
O Seek the Lord Today
Where is your God they say
Author: James Martineau Appears in 10 hymnals Matching Instances: 1 Used With Tune: O GOTT, DU FROMMER GOTT
Where is your God they say
O Jesus, Saviour Dear
Author: Johann Heermann, (1585-1647) Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6 Appears in 3 hymnals Matching Instances: 1 Lyrics: 1 O Jesus, Saviour dear,
How shall Thy Name be praised!
Thy sacred table now
Is spread with gifts most blessed.
Within that holy cup
Is healing for my soul;
Thou art the Bread of Life,
Broken to make me whole.
2 The burden of my sins
Hast Thou in mercy taken;
Thou touchest but my heart,
And Christian graces waken.
The feeble flame of faith
Is quickened by Thy grace;
My soul to peace restored,
With Thee at hand to bless.
3 My Austere, Lord, Thou art,
The Fount of every blessing;
If Thou be in my heart,
All else am I possessing.
Be and abide with me,
A constant Eucharist,
Then death to me is life
With Thee, O Jesus Christ.
Amen. Topics: The Means of Grace The Lord's Supper; Names and Office of Christ Bread; Names and Office of Christ Fount; Names and Office of Christ Treasure; Mystical union; Christ our Treasure Used With Tune: O GOTT, DU FROMMER GOTT (MEININGEN)
O Jesus, Saviour Dear
Ach, Gott, verlaß mich nicht!
Author: S. Franck Appears in 34 hymnals Matching Instances: 1 Used With Tune: O GOTT DU FROMMER GOTT
Ach, Gott, verlaß mich nicht!
Herr Jesu, Der Du Selbst
Author: Eberhard L. Fischer Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6 Appears in 23 hymnals Matching Instances: 1 Lyrics: 1 Herr Jesu, der du selbst
Von Gott als Lehrer kommen
Und, was du aus dem Schoss
Des Vaters hast genommen,
Den rechten Weg zu Gott
Mit Wort und Werk gelehrt,
Sei für dein Predigtamt
Gelobt von deiner Herd’!
2 Du bist zwar in die Höh’
Zum Vater aufgefahren,
Doch gibst du noch der Welt
Dein Wort mit grossen Scharen
Und baust durch diesen Dienst
Die Kirche, deinen Leib,
Dass er im Glauben wachs’
Und fest ans Ende bleib’.
3 Hab’ Dank für dieses Amt,
Durch das man dich selbst höret,
Das uns den Weg zu Gott
Und die Versöhnung lehret,
Durchs Evangelium
Ein Häuflein in der Welt
Berufet, sammelt, stärkt,
Lehrt, tröstet und erhält!
4 Erhalt uns diesen Dienst
Bis an das End’ der Erden,
Und weil die Ernte gross,
Gross’ Arbeit und Beschwerden,
Send selbst Arbeiter aus
Und mach sie klug und treu,
Dass Feld und Sä’mann gut,
Die Ernte reichlich sei!
5 Die du durch deinen Ruf
Der Kirche hast gegeben,
Erhalt bei reiner Lehr’
Und einem heil’gen Leben!
Leg deinen Geist ins Herz,
Das Wort in ihren Mund!
Was jeder reden soll,
Das gib du ihm zur Stund’!
6 Ach segne all dein Wort
Mit Kraft an unsern Seelen!
Lass deinen Schäflein nie
An guter Weid’ es fehlen;
Such das verirrte selbst,
Bind das verwund’te zu,
Das schlafende weck auf,
Das müde bring zur Ruh’!
7 Bewahr vor Ketzerei,
Vor Menschenlehr’ und Dünkel!
Lehr uns nach deiner Art
Im Tempel, nicht im Winkel!
Behüt vor Ärgernis,
Vor Spaltung, die uns trennt;
Erhalte rein und ganz
Dein Wort und Sakrament!
8 Bring, was noch draussen ist,
Zu deiner kleinen Herde!
Was drinnen ist, erhalt,
Dass es gestärket werde!
Dring durch mit deinem Wort,
Bis einstens Hirt und Herd’
Im Glauben, Herr, an dich
Zusammen selig werd’! Used With Tune: FROMMER Text Sources: Württemberger Landes-Gesangbuch, 1741
Herr Jesu, Der Du Selbst
Our God, to whom we turn
Author: Edward Grubb Appears in 18 hymnals Matching Instances: 1 Used With Tune: O GOTT, DU FROMMER GOTT (Darmstadt)
Our God, to whom we turn
