Lutheran Book of Worship ‎#504

504. O God, My Faithful God

1 O God, my faithful God,
True fountain ever flowing,
Without whom nothing is,
All perfect gifts bestowing:
Give me a healthy frame,
And may I have within
A conscience free from blame,
A soul unstained by sin.

2 Give me the strength to do
With ready heart and willing
Whatever you command,
My calling here fulfilling -
To do it when I ought,
With all my strength - and bless
Whatever I have wrought,
For you must give success.

3 Keep me from saying words
That later need recalling;
Guard me, lest idle speech
May from my lips be falling;
But when, within in my place,
I must and ought to speak,
Then to my words give grace,
Lest I offend the weak.

4 When dangers gather round,
Oh, keep me calm and fearless;
Help me to bear the cross
When life seems dark and cheerless;
Help me, as you have taught,
To love both great and small,
And, by your Spirit's might,
To live at peace with all.

Text Information

• First Line: O God, my faithful God
• Title: O God, My Faithful God
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth, 1829-1878 (alt.)
• Author: Johann Heermann, 1586-1647
• Meter: 6 7 6 7 6 6 6 6
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1978
• Topic: Comfort and Rest; Commitment; Cross-bearing; Christian Life

Tune Information

• Name: WAS FRAG ICH NACH DER WELT
• Composer: Ahaseuerus Fritsch, 1629-1701
• Meter: 6 7 6 7 6 6 6 6
• Key: D Major