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Text:Lord, grant that we e'er pure retain
Author:L. Helmbold
Translator:M. Loy

42. Lord, grant that we e'er pure retain

1 LORD, grant that we e'er pure retain
The catechismal doctrine plain,
As Luther taught the heavenly truth
In simple words to tender youth.

2 That we Thy holy Law may know
And mourn our sin and all its woe,
And yet believe in Father, Son,
And Holy Spirit, Three in One.

3 That we on Thee, our Father, call
Who canst and wilt give help to all;
That as Thy children we may live,
Whom Thou in Baptism didst receive.

4 That, if we fall, we rise again,
Repentingly confess our sin,
And take the Sacrament in faith;--
Amen. God grant a happy death!

Text Information
First Line: Lord, grant that we e'er pure retain
Author: L. Helmbold
Translator: M. Loy
Meter: L. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1911
Topic: General Hymns; Means of Grace; The Church
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