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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 bleak and cheerless,
To overcome our foes
With words and actions kind;
O God, Your will disclose,
Your counsel let us find.
WORDS: Johann Heermann, 1630
MUSIC: Trans. Catherine Winkworth, 1858; alt.Neu ordentlich Gesangbuch, 1646 Harm. Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750); alt.
Scripture: Matthew 16:24-25 II Timothy 2:13
Theme: God