Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal ‎#49

49. O Lord our Father, thanks to Thee

1 O Lord our Father, thanks to Thee
In this new year we render,
For Thou hast been from misery
And evil our defender;
Through all the year that hath now fled
Hast given us our daily bread,
And peace within our borders.

2 Lord Jesus Christ, our thanks to Thee
In this new year we render,
For Thou still rulest zealously
Thy fold, with mercies tender;
Thou hast redeemed us with Thy blood,
Thou art our only Trust and Good:
In life and death our Savior.

3 Lord Holy Ghost, our thanks to Thee
In this new year we render,
For by Thy grace it is that we
Perceive Thy Word's pure splendor;
Thou hast infused, Lord, from above
Into our hearts true faith and love
And other Christian virtues.

4 Our faithful God, we cry to Thee:
Still bless us with Thy favor,
Blot out all our iniquity,
And hide our sins forever;
Grant us a happy, good New Year,
And when the hour of death draw near,
A blest departure. Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O Lord our Father, thanks to Thee
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1880
• Topic: The Church Year: New Year
• Notes: Author from Index: C. Schneegass— A. Crull; Hymn from the German Text: Herr Gott Vater, wir preisen dich

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