American Lutheran Hymnal ‎#215

215. O God, Thou Faithful God

1 O God, Thou faithful God,
Thou Fountain ever flowing,
Who all we need in life
In mercy art bestowing:
Give me a healthy frame,
And may I have within
A conscience free from blame,
A soul unhurt by sin.

2 Lend Thou me strength to do
With ready heart and willing
Whate'er Thou shalt command,
My calling thus fulfilling;
To do it when I ought,
With Thee at hand to bless
What Thou through me hast wrought,
For Thou must give success.

3 Nor let me promise aught
Unless I keep it truly;
Against all idle words
May I be guarded duly;
And when my place in life
Impels my lips to speak,
Help me avoid all strife
And gently bear the weak.

4 If dangers round me throng,
Keep thou 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 if Thou length of days
Hast here on earth decreed me,
If Thou through many ills
To ripe old age wilt lead me,
With patience me endow,
Avert all sin and shame,
And crown my furrowed brow
With pure untarnished fame.

Text Information

• First Line: O God, Thou faithful God
• Title: O God, Thou Faithful God
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth (1858)
• Author: Johann Heermann (1630)
• Meter: 6 7 6 7 6 6 6 6
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1930
• Topic: The Christian Life: Obedience

Tune Information

• Name: MUNICH
• Composer: J. G. C. Stoerl
• Meter: 6 7 6 7 6 6 6 6
• Key: F Major
• Source: German chorale: O Gott, du frommer Gott