Lutheran Book of Worship ‎#335

335. May God Bestow on Us His Grace

1 May God bestow on us his grace,
With blessings rich provide us;
And may the brightness of his face
To life eternal guide us,
That we his gracious work may know,
And what is his good pleasure,
And to the unbelieving show
Christ's riches without measure,
And unto God convert them.

2 To you shall be the highest praise
And thanks of ev'ry nation,
And all the world with joy shall raise
The song of exultation.
For you will judge the earth, O Lord,
Nor suffer sin to flourish;
Your people's pasture is your Word,
Their souls to feed and nourish,
In righteous paths to keep them.

3 Oh, let the people praise your worth,
In all good works increasing;
The land shall plenteous fruit bring forth;
Your Word is rich in blessing.
May God, the Father and the Son
And Holy Spirit, bless us;
Let all the world praise him alone,
Let solemn awe possess us.
Now let our hearts say, "Amen."

Text Information

• First Line: May God bestow on us his grace
• Title: May God Bestow on Us His Grace
• Translator: Richard Massie, 1800-1887 (alt.)
• Author: Martin Luther, 1483-1546
• Meter: 87 87 87 877
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1978
• Topic: Christian Hope; Lent 3; Close of Service

Tune Information

• Name: ES WOLLE GOTT UNS GNÄDIG SEIN
• Composer: Matthias Greitter, c. 1490-1552
• Meter: 87 87 87 877
• Key: a minor or modal
• Copyright: Setting © 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship