The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#107

107. Thine for ever! God of love

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

2 Thine for ever! O how blest
They who find in Thee their rest!
Savior, Guardian, heavenly Friend,
O defend us to the end.

3 Thine for ever! Lord of life,
Shield us through our earthly strife;
Thou the life, the truth, the way,
Guide us to the realms of day.

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

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

Text Information

• First Line: Thine for ever! God of love
• Author: Mary F. Maude (1847)
• Meter: 7s. 4L.
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: The Church: Confirmation; Children's Services; Consecration

Tune Information

• Name: [Thine forever! God of love]
• Composer: J. H. Knecht (1799)
• Meter: 7s. 4L.
• Key: G Major