Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary ‎#423

423. How Can I Thank You, Lord

1 How can I thank You, Lord,
For all Your loving-kindness,
That You have patiently
Borne with me in sin's blindness?
When dead in many sins
And trespasses I lay,
I kindled, holy God,
Your anger ev'ry day.

2 It is Your work alone
That I am now converted;
O'er Satan's work in me
You have Your might asserted.
Your mercy and Your grace
That rise afresh each morn
Have turned my stony heart
Into a heart newborn.

3 Lord, You have raised me up
To joy and exultation,
And led me on the way
That I may know salvation.
My sins are washed away,
For this I thank You, Lord;
And with my heart and soul
I trust Your holy Word.

4 Grant that Your Spirit's help
To me be always given
Lest I should fall again
And lose the way to heaven;
That He may give me strength
In my infirmity
And e'er renew my heart
To serve You willingly.

Text Information

• First Line: How can I thank You, Lord
• Title: How Can I Thank You, Lord
• German Title: Was kann ich doch für Dank
• Author: D. Denicke, 1603-80
• Translator: A. Crull, 1846-1923 (cento, alt.)
• Meter: 67 67 66 66
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1996
• Topic: Discipleship: Following Christ; Trinity 5
• Notes: Hymn text, suggested tune O GOTT, DU FROMMER GOTT

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