Christian Worship (1993) ‎#459

459. O God, My Faithful God

1 O God, my faithful God,
O Fountain ever flowing,
Who good and perfect gifts
In mercy are bestowing,
Give me a healthy frame,
And may I have within
A conscience free from blame,
A soul unhurt by sin.

2 Grant me the strength to do
With ready heart and willing
Whatever you command,
My calling here fulfilling,
That I do what I should
While trusting you to bless
The outcome for my good,
For you must give success.

3 Keep me from saying things
That later need recalling;
Grant that no idle words
May from my lips be falling,
But then, when in my place
I must and ought to speak,
My words grant pow'r and grace
Lest I offend the weak.

4 Lord, let me win my foes
With kindly words and actions,
And let me find good friends
For counsel and correction.
Help me, as you have taught,
To love both great and small
And by your Spirit's might
To live in peace with all.

Text Information

• First Line: O God, my faithful God
• Title: O God, My Faithful God
• Author: Johann Heermann, 1585-1647 (abr., adapt.)
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-78 (alt.)
• Meter: 67 67 66 66
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1993
• Topic: Commitment

Tune Information

• Name: O GOTT, DU FROMMER GOTT (II)
• Meter: 67 67 66 66
• Key: F Major
• Source: Neu-vermehrtes...Gesangbuch, 3rd ed., Meiningen, 1693, alt.
• Notes: Alternate setting: 460