Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary ‎#522

522. O Faithful God, Thanks Be to Thee

1 O faithful God, thanks be to Thee
Who dost forgive iniquity.
Thou grantest help in sin's distress,
And soul and body dost Thou bless.

2 Thy servant now declares to me:
"Thy sins are all forgiven thee.
Depart in peace, but sin no more
And e'er My pard'ning grace adore."

3 O Lord, we bless Thy gracious heart,
For Thou Thyself dost heal our smart
Through Christ, our Savior's precious blood,
Which for the sake of sinners flowed.

4 Give us Thy Spirit, peace afford
Now and forever, gracious Lord.
Preserve to us till life is spent
Thy holy Word and Sacrament.

Text Information

• First Line: O faithful God, thanks be to Thee
• Title: O Faithful God, Thanks Be to Thee
• German Title: Wir danken dir, o treuer Gott
• Author: N. Selnecker, 1532-92
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1996
• Topic: Forgive as Forgiven; Trinity 22
• Source: Tr. composite

Tune Information

• Name: WENN WIR IN HÖCHSTEN NÖTEN SEIN
• Composer: L. Bourgeois, c. 1510-c. 1561
• Meter: LM
• Key: F Major