Lutheran Worship ‎#385

385. How Can I Thank You, Lord

1 How can I thank you, Lord,
For all your loving-kindness,
That you have patiently
Endured my sinful blindness!
When dead in many sins
And trespasses I lay,
I kindled, holy God,
Your anger ev'ry day.

2 It is your work alone
That I am now converted;
Against the sin in me
You have the pow'r asserted.
Your mercy and your grace,
That rise afresh each morn,
Have turned my stony heart
Into a heart new-born.

3 Lord, you have raised me up
To joy and exultation
And clearly shown the way
That leads me to salvation.
My sins are washed away;
For this I thank you, Lord,
That in my heart and soul
I have all sin abhorred.

4 Grant that your Spirit's help
To me be always given
Lest I should fall again
And lose the way to heaven.
Grant that he give me strength
Against infirmity;
May he renew my heart
To serve you willingly.

5 O Father, God of love,
Accept my supplication;
O Savior, Son of God,
Grant me your full salvation;
O Holy Spirit, be
My ever faithful guide
That I may serve you here
And there with you abide.

Text Information

• First Line: How can I thank you, Lord
• Title: How Can I Thank You, Lord
• Author: David Denicke, 1603-80
• Translator: August Crull, 1845-1923 (alt.)
• Meter: 67 67 66 66
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1982
• Topic: Love and Obedience

Tune Information

• Name: O GOTT, DU FROMMER GOOT
• Meter: 67 67 66 66
• Key: F Major
• Source: Neu-vermehrtes Gesangbuch, Meiningen, 1693