The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#53

53. O God and Father, Thee We Bless

Text Information

• First Line: O God and Father, Thee we bless
• Title: O God and Father, Thee We Bless
• German Title: O Gott, Vater, wir loben dich
• Author: Leonard Clock (c. 1590)
• Translator: John J. Overholt (1969)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Psalm 96:2
• Topic: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Praise
• Source: The 16th Century Anabaptist Ausbund, Hymn No. 131, from
• Copyright: Translation Copyright © 1972 by The Christian Hymnary Publishers
• Notes: Sing unto the Lord, bless His name. Ps. 96:2.

Tune Information

• Name: LOBET DEN HERRN
• Composer: Melchior Vulpius (1560-1615) (1609)
• Arranger (harmony): John J. Overholt (1971)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.
• Incipit: 55321 71655 536
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: Harmony arrangement Copyright © 1972 by The Christian Hymnary Publishers
• Notes: M.M. 76