Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book ‎#160

160. May God bestow on us His grace

1 MAY God bestow on us His grace,
With blessings rich provide us,
And may the brightness of His face,
To life eternal guide us;
That we His gracious work may know,
And what is His good pleasure,
And also to the heathen show
Christ's riches without measure,
And unto God convert them.

2 Thine over all shall be the praise
And thanks of every nation,
And all the world with joy shall raise
The voice of exultation;
For Thou shalt judge the earth, O Lord,
Nor suffer sin to flourish;
Thy people's pasture is Thy Word
Their souls to feed and nourish,
In righteous paths to keep them.

3 O let the people praise Thy worth,
In all good works increasing;
The land shall plenteous fruit bring forth.
Thy Word is rich in blessing.
May God the Father, God the Son,
And God the Spirit bless us!
Let all the world praise Him alone,
Let solemn awe possess us.
Now let our hearts say, Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: May God bestow on us His grace
• Meter: 8, 7, 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1893
• Topic: The Word and the Church: Loyalty
• Notes: Comp.; German: Es wollt'uns Gott genaedig sein - Dr. M. Luther, 1524

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