Lutheran Worship ‎#371

371. 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.
Help me do what I should
With all my might, and bless
The outcome for my good,
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 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 in peace with all.

Text Information

• First Line: O God, my faithful God
• Title: O God, My Faithful God
• Author: Johann Heermann, 1585-1647
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth, 1829-78 (alt.)
• Meter: 67 67 66 66
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1982
• Topic: Commitment

Tune Information

• Name: WAS FRAG ICH NACH DER WELT
• Composer: Ahasverus Fritsch, 1629-1701
• Meter: 67 67 66 66
• Key: D Major
• Copyright: Arrangement: Copyright 1981 Richard W. Gieseke. Used by permission.