693. O Holy Spirit, Grant Us Grace

1 O Holy Spirit, grant us grace
That we our Lord and Savior
In faith and fervent love embrace
And truly serve Him ever,
The hour of death cannot bring loss
When we are sheltered by the cross
That cancelled our transgressions.

2 Help us that we Thy saving Word
In faithful hearts may treasure;
Let e’er that Bread of Life afford
New grace in richest measure.
O make us die to ev'ry sin,
Each day create new life within,
That fruits of faith may flourish.

3 And when our earthly race is run,
Death’s bitter hour impending,
Then may Thy work in us begun
Continue till life’s ending,
Until we gladly may commend
Our souls into our Savior’s hand,
The crown of life obtaining.

Text Information
First Line: O Holy Spirit, grant us grace
Title: O Holy Spirit, Grant Us Grace
Author: Bartholomaüs Ringwaldt, 1532-99
Translator: Oluf H. Smeby, 1851-1929 (alt. )
Meter: 87 87 887
Language: English
Publication Date: 2006
Scripture: ; ; ;
Topic: Redeemer
Tune Information
Name: ES IST GEWISSLICH
Meter: 87 87 887
Key: G Major
Source: The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941 (Setting)



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