Concordia ‎#54

54. Father, Son, and Holy Ghost

1 Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
Bless the young before Thee;
Thou their wants and dangers know'st,
Watch them, we implore Thee.
Here they stand,
Hopeful band,
Faith in Thee confessing,
Waiting for Thy blessing.

2 Gentle Savior, they are Thine,
Thou wilt never lose them;
May Thy life and love divine
Melt their tender bosom.
Lord, we pray
That they may
All, like Thee, be holy,
Loving, meek, and lowly.

3 Giver Thou of gifts to all,
No good thing deny them:
Hear, O hear our earnest call,
Life and light supply them.
Strength renew,
Keep them true;
All that stand before Thee,
Bless them, we implore Thee.

Text Information

• First Line: Father, Son, and Holy Ghost
• Title: Father, Son, and Holy Ghost
• Translator: J. S. Stallybrass (1859)
• Author: C. A. Döring (1821)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1918
• Topic: The Church and Means of Grace: Baptism; Childhood; Youth

Tune Information

• Name: TRAEDER NU TIL HERRENS BORD
• Composer: Johann Rosenmüller (1655)
• Arranger: F. Melius Christiansen (1907)
• Key: D Major