The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#1b

1b. O God and Father, Thee We Bless

Text Information

• First Line: O God and Father, Thee we bless
• Title: O God and Father, Thee We Bless
• German Title: O Gott, Vater, wir loben dich
• Translator: John J. Overholt (1969)
• Author: Leonard Clock (c. 1590)
• Meter: 8.9.8.9.8.10.9.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Psalm 103:1
• Topic: Beginning of Worship: Opening Hymn of Praise and Prayer; Hymns, Songs, Chorales
• Source: the 16th Century Anabaptist Ausbund, Hymn No. 131, from
• Copyright: Translation Copyright © 1972 by The Christian Hymnary Publishers
• Notes: Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name. Ps. 103:1.

Tune Information

• Name: DIE NACHFOLGE CHRISTI
• Composer: Claude Goudimel, 1505-1572
• Arranger: John J. Overholt (1971)
• Meter: 8.9.8.9.8.10.9.
• Incipit: 13451 76556 53343
• Key: D Major
• Copyright: Arrangement Copyright © 1972 by The Christian Hymnary Publishers
• Notes: M.M. 69