The Children's Hymnbook ‎#189

189. Help Me, O Lord

Help me, O Lord; behold I enter
Upon another year today.
In Thee my hopes and thoughts now center;
Renew my courage for the way.
New life, new strength, new happiness,
I ask of Thee; oh, hear and bless.

Text Information

• First Line: Help me, O Lord; behold I enter
• Title: Help Me, O Lord
• Author: Johann Rist, 1607-67
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1962
• Topic: The New Year

Tune Information

• Name: ICH STERBE TAEGLICH
• Composer (melody): Derek Ferris (1961)
• Key: D Major
• Source: Leipzig Municipal Library, 1756