Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal. 9th ed. ‎#a203

a203. O God, may we e'er pure retain

1 O God, may we e'er pure retain
The catechismal doctrine pain,
As Luther taught the heavenly truth
In simple style 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 may on our Father call,
Who can and will give help to all,
And, washed with water by the Word,
Walk ever worthy of our Lord.

4 That if one fall, he rise again,
And hasten pardon to obtain,
Receive the sacrament in faith,
Amen. Lord, grant a happy death.

Text Information

• First Line: O God, may we e'er pure retain
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1895
• Topic: The Catechism: Catechetical Instruction
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Author from Index: L. Helmbold— M. Loy; Hymns from the German Text: Herr Gott, erhalt uns fuer und fuer

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