The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#419

419. O Thou Almighty Lord and God

Text Information

• First Line: O Thou Almighty Lord and God (O Allmächtiger Herre Gott!)
• Title: O Thou Almighty Lord and God
• German Title: O Allmächtiger Herre Gott!
• Author: Hans Hut, died 1527
• Translator: John J. Overholt (1969)
• Meter: 8.8.8.8.6.
• Language: English; German
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Psalm 119:77
  ;
  Psalm 119:47
  ;
  Psalm 19:10
• Topic: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; The Church: Hymns of Martyrs (Ausbund)
• Source: the 16th Century Anabaptist Ausbund, Hymn No. 8, from
• Copyright: English Translation Copyright © 1972 by The Christian Hymnary Publishers
• Notes: Thy law is my delight. Ps. 119:77. I will delight myself in Thy commandments. Ps. 119:47. More to be desired are they than gold. Ps. 19:10.

Tune Information

• Name: ST. MARGARET NEW
• Composer: Albert Lister Peace (1844-1912) (1885)
• Arranger: Compiler (1971)
• Meter: 8.8.8.8.6.
• Incipit: 55556 71177 77712
• Key: A♭ Major
• Copyright: Arrangement Copyright © 1972 by The Christian Hymnary Publishers
• Notes: M.M. 60