Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal. 9th ed. ‎#a273

a273. May God be praised henceforth and blest forever!

1 May God be praised henceforth and blest forever!
Who, Himself both Gift and Giver,
With His own flesh and blood our souls doth nourish;
May they grow thereby and flourish!
Kyrie eleison.
By Thy holy body, Lord, the same
Which from Thine own mother Mary cam,
By the drops which Thou did'st bleed,
Help us in the hour of need!
Kyrie eleison.

2 Thou hast to death Thy holy body given,
Life to win for us in heaven
By stronger love, dear Lord, Thou couldst not bind us:
Whereof this should well remind us
Kyrie eleison.
Lord, Thy love constrained Thee for our good
Mighty things to do by Thy dear blood,
Thou hast paid the debt we owed,
Thou hast made our peace with God.
Kyrie eleison.

3 May God bestow on us His grace and blessing,
That, His holy footsteps tracing,
We walk as brethren dear in true faith and union,
Nor regret this sweet communion.
Kyrie eleison.
Let the Holy Ghost us forsake,
May He grant that we the right way take;
That poor Christendom may see
Days of peace and unity.
Kyrie eleison.

Text Information

• First Line: May God be praised henceforth and blest forever!
• Refrain First Line: Kyrie eleison
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1895
• Topic: The Catechism: Holy Communion
• Notes: Author from Index: Luther— Massie —— Hymn from the German from Index: Gott sei gelobet und gebenedeiet

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