Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) ‎#602

602. 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 -
to do it when I ought,
with all my strength; and bless
whatever I have wrought,
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 at 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 (1863; alt.)
• Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1990
• Scripture:
  1 Thessalonians 5:24
• Topic: God: Faithfulness of; Supplication: For Sanctification

Tune Information

• Name: DARMSTADT (WAS FRAG' ICH NACH DER WELT)
• Composer: Ahasuerus Fritsch (1679)
• Arranger: Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750
• Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6.
• Key: C Major
• Source: Johann Sebastian Bach's Cantata 45