The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#415

415. O God Do Thou Sustain Me

Text Information

• First Line: O God, do Thou sustain me (O Gott, thun mich erhalten)
• Title: O God Do Thou Sustain Me
• German Title: O Gott, thun mich erhalten
• Author: Leonhart Sommer
• Translator: John J. Overholt (1970)
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.7.6.
• Language: English; German
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Psalm 16:1
  ;
  Psalm 140:1
  ;
  Psalm 55:22
• Topic: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; The Church: Hymns of Martyrs
• Copyright: English Translation Copyright © 1972 by The Christian Hymnary Publishers
• Notes: Preserve me, O God: for in Thee do I put my trust. Ps. 16:1. Preserve me from the violent man. Ps. 140:1. He shall sustain thee. Ps. 55:22.

Tune Information

• Name: HOHENWITTLINGEN
• Arranger: John J. Overholt (1970)
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.7.6.
• Incipit: 13234 55175 14
• Key: E Major
• Source: the Philharmonia, From
• Copyright: Arrangement Copyright © 1972 by The Christian Hymnary Publishers
• Notes: M.M. 66

Text Information:

Leonhart Sommer, Anabaptist martyr, died in prison December 25, 1573.