Common Service Book of the Lutheran Church ‎#179a

179a. Thine for ever! God of Love

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

2 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.

3 Thine for ever! 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 for ever! 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 for ever! God of Love
• Author: Mary Fawler Maude (1847)
• Meter: 7 7, 7 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917

Tune Information

• Name: INNOCENTS
• Meter: 7 7, 7 7
• Key: E Major
• Source: The Parish Choir, London, 1850