Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book ‎#186

186. 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!
O Lord, have mercy!
By Thy holy body, the selfsame
Which from Thine own mother Mary came,
By the drops Thou didst bleed,
Help us in the hour of need!
O Lord, have mercy!

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.
O Lord, have mercy!
Lord, Thy love constrained Thee for our good
Mighty things to do by Thy dear blood;
Thou hast paid all we owed,
Thou hast made our peace with God.
O Lord, have mercy!

3 May God bestow on us His grace and blessing,
That, His holy footsteps tracing,
We walk as brethren dear in love and union,
Nor repent this sweet communion.
O Lord, have mercy!
Let not Thy good Spirit forsake us,
Grant that heavenly minded He make us,
That Thy poor Church may see
Days of peace and unity.
O Lord, have mercy!

Text Information

• First Line: May God be praised henceforth and blest forever
• Meter: 11,8,11,8,9,9,6,7,5.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1893
• Topic: Catechism: Lord's Supper
• Notes: R. Massie, Tr. a.; German: Gott sei gelobet und gebenedeiet - Dr. M. Luther, 1524

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