1 O God, our faithful God,
O fountain ever flowing,
Without whom nothing is,
All perfect gifts bestowing,
Grant us a faithful life,
And give us, Lord, within,
Commitment free from strife,
A soul unhurt by sin.
2 God, grant us strength to do
With ready heart and willing,
Whatever You command,
Our calling here fulfilling;
And do it when we ought,
With zeal and joyfulness;
And bless the work we’ve wrought,
For You must give success.
3 If dangers gather round,
Still keep us calm and fearless;
Help us to bear the cross
When life is bleek and cheerless,
To overcome our foes
With words and actions kind;
O God, Your will disclose,
Your counsel let us find.
| Text Information | |
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| First Line: | O God, our faithful God |
| Title: | O God, Our Faithful God |
| Author: | Johann Heermann (1630) |
| Translator: | Catherine Winkworth (1858; alt.) |
| Meter: | 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6 |
| Scripture: | Matthew 16:24-25; 2 Timothy 2:13 |
| Language: | English |
| Tune Information | |
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| Name: | O GOT, DU FROMMER GOTT |
| Harmonizer: | Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750; alt.) |
| Meter: | 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6 |
| Key: | a minor |
| Source: | Neu ordentlich Gesangbuch, 1646 |
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