Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal. 9th ed. ‎#a206

a206. Almighty Lord of earth and heaven

1 Almighty Lord of earth and heaven,
The Ten Commandments Thou hast given
Reveal how wicked I have been,
And make me dread the curse of sin.

2 I've loved the creature more than Thee,
And sinned against Thy majesty;
My love and trust to Thee denied,
On self and man my soul relied.

3 My lips have oft, from heart profane,
Employed Thy holy name in vain;
Forgetful of Thy cov'nant grace,
How seldom have I sought Thy face!

4 In sinful cares or work, or play,
I've often spent Thy holy day,
Despised Thy Word, strayed from Thy fold,
And left Thy benefits untold.

5 My parents oft I've disobeyed,
Their good with evil deeds repaid:
I've been unchaste in word and deed,
And careless of my neighbor's need.

Text Information

• First Line: Almighty Lord of earth and heaven
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1895
• Topic: The Catechism: The Decalogue
• Notes: Author from Index: D. Denike— C.H.L.S.; Hymn from the German Text: Wenn ich die heil'gen Zehn Gebot

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