277. O God, Our Faithful God


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
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
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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