Christian Hymns ‎#19

19. O God, Thy grace and blessing give

1 O God, Thy grace and blessing give
To us who on Thy name attend,
That we this mortal life may live
Regardful of our journey's end.

2 Teach us to know that Jesus died,
And rose again, our souls to save;
Teach us to take Him as our guide,
Our help from childhood to the grave.

3 Then shall not death with terror come,
But welcome as a bidden guest,
The herald of a better home,
The messenger of peace and rest.

4 And when the awful signs appear
Of judgment and the throne above,
Our hearts still fixed, we shall not fear,
God is our trust, and God is love.

Text Information

• First Line: O God, Thy grace and blessing give
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1898
• Topic: God the Father: Is Love; The Judgment; Sickness, Death, and Burial
• Notes: Anon., 1853.

Tune Information

• Name: WHEN IN THE HOUR OF UTMOST NEED
• Composer: J. Gerard (1555)
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: G Major
• Notes: Norwegian tune name: Naar vi i störste Nöden staa