The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#71

71. We all believe in one true God

1 We all believe in one true God,
Maker of all earth and heaven;
The Father, who to us in love
Hath the right of children given;
He both soul and body feedeth,
All we want He doth provide us;
He through snares and perils leadeth,
Watching that no harm betide us;
He cares for us by day and night,
All things are governed by His might.

2 And we believe in Jesus Christ,
His own Son, our Lord, possessing
An equal Godhead, throne and might,
Through whom comes the Father's blessing;
Of the Holy Spirit conceivéd,
Born of Mary, virgin-mother,
That lost man might life inherit,
Made true Man, our Elder Brother,
Was crucified by sinful men,
And raised by God to life again.

3 Also the Holy Ghost we own,
Who sweet grace and comfort giveth,
And with the Father and the Son
In eternal glory liveth;
Who the Christian church doth even
Keep in unity of spirit;
Sins are truly here forgiven
Through the blest Redeemer's merit:
All flesh shall rise again, and we
Shall live with God eternally.

Text Information

• First Line: We all believe in one true God
• Author: M. Luther (1524)
• Meter: 8s. 10L.
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: God: His Trinity; Confession of Faith
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [We all believe in one true God]
• Composer: Johann Walter (1524)
• Meter: 8s. 10L.
• Key: c minor
• Notes: Public Domain.