Christian Hymns ‎#196

196. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

1 Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
I'm baptized in Thy dear name;
In the seed Thou dost inherit,
With the people Thou dost claim,
I am reckoned,
I am reckoned,
And for me the Saviour came.

2 Thou receivest me, O Father,
As a child and heir of Thine:
Jesus, Thou who diedst, yea, rather
Ever livest, Thou art mine.
Thou, O Spirit,
Thou, O Spirit,
Art my guide, my light divine.

3 I have pledged, and would not falter,
Truth, obedience, love to Thee;
I have vows upon Thine altar
Ever Thine alone to be,
And forever,
And forever,
Sin and all its lusts to flee.

4 Gracious God, all Thou hast spoken
In this covenant shall take place;
But if I, alas, have broken
These my vows, hide not Thy face;
And from falling,
And from falling,
O restore me by Thy grace!

5 Lord, to Thee I now surrender
All I have, and all I am;
Make my heart more true and tender,
Glorify in me Thy name.
Let obedience,
Let obedience,
To Thy will be all my aim.

6 Help me in this high endeavor,
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost!
Bind my heart to Thee forever,
Till I join the heavenly host;
Living, dying,
Living, dying,
Let me make in Thee my boast.

Text Information

• First Line: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
• Meter: 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1898
• Topic: Baptism; Confirmation; Consecration; Renouncing All for Christ
• Notes: J. Rambach, 1734. Tr. C. W. Schaeffer.

Tune Information

• Name: RESIGNATION
• Composer: Erik. K. Hoff, b. 1832
• Meter: 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7.
• Key: G Major
• Notes: Norwegian tune name: Her vil ties, her vil bies.