Hymns of the Lutheran Church

108 Father, Son, and Holy Ghost

1 Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Bless the young before Thee; Thou their wants and dangers know'st Watch them, we implore Thee. Here they stand, Hopeful band, Faith in Thee confessing, Waiting for Thy blessing. 2 Gentle Savior, they are Thine, Thou wilt never lose them; May Thy life and love divine Melt and tender bosom. Lord, we pray That they may All like Thee, be holy, Loving, meek, and lowly. 3 Giver Thou of gifts to all, No good thing deny them: Hear, O hear our earnest call, Life and light supply them! Strength renew, Keep them true, All that stand before Thee. Bless them, we implore Thee.

Text Information

Author
C. A. Doring, 1881
Translator
J. S. Stallybrass, 1859

Tune Information

Name
Straf mich nicht
Meter
7, 6, 7, 6, 3, 3, 6, 6.
Source
Johann Rosenmuller, 1655