
Author: Ludwig Helmbold; Rev. Matthias Loy, D. D. Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran hymnal #203 (1908) Lyrics: 1 O God, may we e'er pure retain
The catechismal doctrine pain,
As Luther taught the heavenly truth
In simple style to tender youth.
2 That we Thy holy law may know
And mourn our sin and all its woe,
And yet believe in Father, Son,
And Holy Spirit, Three in one.
3 That we may on our Father call,
Who can and will give help to all,
And, washed with water by the Word,
Walk ever worthy of our Lord.
4 That if one fall, he rise again,
And hasten pardon to obtain,
Receive the sacrament in faith,
Amen. Lord, grant a happy death. Topics: The Catechism Catechetical Instruction; Eighth Sunday after Trinity Languages: English Tune Title: BRESLAU (Herr Jesu Christ, mein's Leben's Licht)
O God, may we e'er pure retain