The Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#252

252. Thine forever! God of Love

1 Thine forever! God of love,
Hear us from Thy throne above;
Thine forever may we be
Here and in eternity.

2 Thine forever! Lord of life,
Shield us through our earthly strife;
Thou, the Life, the Truth, the Way,
Guide us to the realms of day.

3 Thine forever! O how blest
They who find in Thee their rest!
Saviour, Guardian, heavenly Friend,
O defend us to the end.

4 Thine forever! Shepherd, keep
These, Thy frail and trembling sheep,
Safe alone beneath Thy care,
Let us all Thy goodness share.

5 Thine forever! Thou our Guide,
All our wants by Thee supplied,
All our sins by Thee forgiven,
Lead us, Lord, from earth to heaven.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Thine forever! God of love
• Title: Thine forever! God of Love
• Author: Mary Fawler Maude (Hooper) (1847)
• Meter: 7 7, 7 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1937
• Scripture:
  John 14:6
• Topic: Confirmation; Names and Office of Christ: Friend; Names and Office of Christ: Guard; Names and Office of Christ: Guide; Names and Office of Christ: Life; Names and Office of Christ: Savior; Names and Office of Christ: Shepherd; Names and Office of Christ: Truth; Names and Office of Christ: Way; Christ, the Life; Vows: Of Confirmation

Tune Information

• Name: MERCY
• Composer: Louis M. Gottschalk (1867)
• Meter: 7 7, 7 7.
• Key: B♭ Major