Author: Matthias Loy; Johann Heermann Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnal #265 (1941) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Incipit: 13171 32134 45344 First Line: Thine honor save, O Christ, our Lord! Lyrics: 1 Thine honor save, O Christ, our Lord!
Hear Zion's cries and help afford;
Destroy the wiles of mighty foes
Who now Thy Word and truth oppose.
2 Their craft and pomp indeed are great,
And of their pow'r they boast and prate;
Our hope they scornfully deride
And deem us nothing in their pride.
3 Forgive, O Lord, our sins forgive;
Grant us Thy grace and let us live.
Convince Thy foes throughout the land
That godless counsels shall not stand.
4 That Thou art with us, Lord, proclaim
And put our enemies to shame;
Confound them in their haughtiness
And help Thine own in their distress.
5 Preserve Thy little flock in peace,
Nor let Thy boundless mercy cease;
To all the world let it appear
That Thy true Church indeed is here.
Amen. Topics: The Church Year Reformation Scripture: Psalm 118:25 Languages: English Tune Title: ERHALT UNS, HERR
Then Honor Save, O Christ, Our Lord