Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal. 9th ed. ‎#a246

a246. O faithful God, thanks be to Thee

1 O faithful God, thanks be to Thee
That Thou forgiv'st iniquity,
And helpest me in sin's distress,
And dost my soul and body bless.

2 Be servant Thine Thou say'st to me:
"My child, thy sin's forgiven thee!
Depart in peace, and sin no more
And e'er my pard'ning grace adore."

3 Yea, Lord, we bless the wondrous grace,
That granteth us this joyful peace;
It is though Jesus' precious blood
That we enjoy the heavenly good.

4 Now, Lord, us all Thy Spirit give,
Help us in holiness to live;
Perserve to us, till life is spent,
The holy Word and Sacrament.

Text Information

• First Line: O faithful God, thanks be to Thee
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1895
• Topic: The Catechism: Absolution
• Notes: Author from Index: N. Selnecker— C.H.L.S.; Hymn from the German Text: Wir danken dir, O treuer Gott

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