Text: | In all my ways, in every task |
Author: | Paul Flemming, 1609-40 |
Translator: | Catherine Winkworth, 1827-78 |
Tune: | TRAVELLER |
Composer: | Johannes Paul Löhe, 1869-1952 |
1 In all my ways, in every task,
the counsel of my God I ask,
who rules all things aright;
unless he guides both thought and deed
the wisest plans cannot succeed;
in vain is human might.
2 I lean upon his mighty arm;
he keeps me safe from every harm
and all calamity.
If by his guidance I shall live,
whatever's useful he will give,
and naught can injure me.
3 To those I love he will be near,
their heart with bounteous gifts will cheer;
he is my shield and theirs;
and he will grant beyond our thought
what they and I alike have sought
with all our fervent prayers.
4 Then let me never be afraid,
but trust in him who all has made;
on him reliant rest.
Through life, wherever I may go,
my loving God will always know
what for my need is best.
Text Information | |
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First Line: | In all my ways, in every task |
Author: | Paul Flemming, 1609-40 |
Translator: | Catherine Winkworth, 1827-78 (alt.) |
Meter: | 886.886 |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1999 |
Scripture: | ; ; ; ; ; ; ; |
Topic: | Confirmation Service; Faith; Fear(7 more...) |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | TRAVELLER |
Composer: | Johannes Paul Löhe, 1869-1952 |
Meter: | 886.886 |
Key: | A♭ Major |
Copyright: | Music from the "Lutheran Hymnal" 1973 by permission Open Book Publishers |