1. O God, my faithful God,
true fountain ever flowing,
without whom nothing is,
all perfect gifts bestowing:
give me a healthy frame,
and may I have within
a conscience free from blame,
a soul unstainedby sin.
2. Give me the strength to do
with ready heart and willing,
whatever you command,
my calling here fulfilling—
to do it when I ought,
with all my strength; and bless
whatever I have wrought,
for you must give success.
3. Keep me from saying words
that later need recalling;
guard me, lest idle speech
may from my lips be falling:
but when, within my place,
I must and ought to speak,
then to my words give grace,
lest I offend the weak.
4. When dangers gather round,
oh, keep me calm and fearless;
help me to bear the cross
when life seems dark and cheerless;
help me, as you have taught,
to love both great and small,
and, by your Spirit’s might,
to live at peace with all.
O GOD, MY FAITHFUL GOD
First Line:
O God, my faithful God, true fountain ever flowing,
Songbook: Trinity Psalter Hymnal 2018
Page Number: 523
Song Key: C
Language: English
Authors: Johann Heermann, 1630
Tune Name: DARMSTADT
Themes: Pilgrimage and guidance
Composer: Ahasuerus Fritsch, 1679; Harm. Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750, in Cantata 45
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