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