Evangelical Lutheran hymnal ‎#229a

229a. Ye men and angels, witness now

1 Ye men and angels, witness now,
Before the Lord we speak;
To Him we make our solemn vow,
A vow we may not break:

2 That long as life itself shall last,
Ourselves to Christ we'll yield;
Nor from His cause will we depart,
Or ever quit the field.

3 We trust not in our unaided strength,
But on His grace rely;
May He, with our returning wants,
All needful help supply.

4 Lord, guide our doubtful feet aright,
And keep us in Thy ways;
And while we turn our vows to prayers,
Turn Thou our prayers to praise.

Text Information

• First Line: Ye men and angels, witness now
• Author: Benjamin Beddome (alt. 1817)
• Meter: C. M. No. 2
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: The Catechism: Confirmation

Tune Information

• Name: BALERMA
• Composer: Francois H. Barthelemon, 1741-1808
• Arranger: Robert Simpson (1833)
• Meter: C. M. No. 2
• Key: B♭ Major