Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book ‎#197

197. O God, Thou righteous, faithful Lord

1 O God, Thou righteous, faithful Lord,
I have not kept Thy holy Word,
But sinned, and oft offended Thee;
Now I repent--it grieveth me!

2 Thou, Father, merciful and kind,
No pleasure in my death dost find,
But strong desire doth in Thee burn,
That I should unto Thee return.

3 Since Thou, dear Father, callest me,
I, poor lost sinner, come to Thee,
Relying on the precious blood
Which from His holy five wounds flowed.

4 I pray through Christ, Thine only Son,
Who for my good here flesh put on;
Thy love to me let never fail;
O'er justice let Thy grace prevail.

5 In mercy, Father, let Thy grace
Through Jesus' blood my sins efface;
Then I, the poor lost child, will be
From all my sins forever free.

6 Grant that, according to Thy Word,
I lead a godly life, O Lord,
And let me, after time is o'er,
Inherit life forevermore.

Text Information

• First Line: O God, Thou righteous, faithful Lord
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1893
• Topic: Repentance
• Notes: A. Crull, Tr.; German: O frommer und getreuer Gott - B. Ringwaldt, 1598

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