The Cyber Hymnal ‎#5625

5625. Praise to Thee and Adoration

1. Praise to Thee and adoration,
Blessèd Jesus, Son of God,
Who, to serve Thine own creation,
Didst partake of flesh and blood.
Teach me that I never may
From Thy fold or pastures stray,
But with zeal and joy exceeding
Follow where Thy steps are leading.

2. Let me never, Lord, forsake Thee,
E’en though bitter pain and strife
On my way shall overtake me;
But may I through all my life
Walk in fervent love to Thee,
In all woes for comfort flee
To Thy birth, Thy death, and passion,
Till I see Thy full salvation.

Text Information

• First Line: Praise to Thee and adoration
• Title: Praise to Thee and Adoration
• Norwegian/Scandinavian Title: Lov og Tak og evig Aere
• Author: Thomas H. Kingo (1689)
• Translator (from Danish): Kristen R. Kvamme (1904)
• Meter: 87.87.77.88
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Other translators also

Tune Information

• Name: FREU DICH SEHR
• Harmonizer: Jo­hann S. Bach, 1685-1750
• Meter: 87.87.77.88
• Incipit: 12321 76512 34321
• Key: F Major
• Source: Trente Quatre Pseaumes de Da­vid (Ge­ne­va, Switz­er­land: 1551)
• Copyright: Public Domain