Lutherförbundets Sångbok ‎#E84

E84. Oh, What Praises Shall We Render

1 Oh, what praises shall we render
To the Lord who reigns above,
For His mercies, constant tender,
For His condescending love!
Tho' we often have offended,
And transgressed His holy will,
Still has He our souls befriended;
We may call Him Father still.

2 Heav'nly Father, Thou hast taught us
Thus to seek Thee in our youth;
Hither to Thy grace hath bro't us,
Lead us onward in Thy truth.
We are weak, do Thou uphold us,
And from ev'ry snare defend;
Let Thy mighty arms enfold us,
Save us, keep us, to the end.

3 Oh, our Father, great and glorious!
Draw our youthful hearts to Thee;
Let Thy grace be there victorious,
Let Thy love our portion be.
May we know Thy great salvation,
Serve and love Thee all our days;
Then in heav'n, Thy habitation,
Join to sing Thine endless praise.

Text Information

• First Line: Oh, what praises shall we render
• Title: Oh, What Praises Shall We Render
• Author: John Burton, Jr.
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7. D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: Prayer and Praise; Worship
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: RIPLEY
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7. D.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Gregorian
• Notes: Public Domain.