Hymnal for Church and Home (2nd ed.) ‎#295

295. Thanks To God Who Us Hath Given

1 Thanks to God who us hath given
Grace abundant through the years;
Thanks to Him whose peace from heaven
Led our hearts through doubts and fears.

2 Hear us, Lord, as we are praying
For the souls that strayed and fell;
Call them home who still are straying,
Wake them through the calling bell.

3 Send Thy willing servants thither
On the highways, streets, and lanes
That the fallen may come hither,
Saved from everlasting banes.

4 That the fallen ones who wander
And have lost God's word of love
May catch sight of heaven yonder
And the Christmas Star above.

5 When our ship in storm immerses
And is threatened by its might,
Come, O Jesus, on the surges,
Be it even late at night.

6 Through the breakers safely guide us,
That we land upon the shore;
Thou dost help when woes betide us,
Thou wilt help us evermore.

Text Information

• First Line: Thanks to God who us hath given
• Title: Thanks To God Who Us Hath Given
• Author: J. Paulli
• Meter: 8, 7, 8, 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1928
• Topic: Spiritual Songs: Prayer
• Notes: Danish first line: Tak for disse naaderige; Translator: P. C. Paulsen

Tune Information

• Name: [Thanks to God who us hath given]
• Composer: Fr. Silcher
• Meter: 8, 7, 8, 7.
• Key: A♭ Major