Oh God, My Faithful God
by Johann Heermann 
(translated to English by Catherine Winkworth)
Oh God, my faithful God, 
True fountain ever flowing.
Without whom nothing is,
All perfect gifts bestowing:
Give me a healthy frame
And may I have within
A conscience free from blame
A soul unstained by sin.

Give me the strength to do
With ready heart and willing,
Whatever you command
My calling here fulfilling.
Help me do what I should
With all my might, and bless
The outcome for my good
For You must give success.
 

Keep me from saying words
That later need recalling.
Guard me lest idle speech
May from my lips be falling
But when, within my place,
I must and ought to speak
Then do my words give grace
Lest I offend the weak.
 

When dangers gather round
Oh, keep me calm and fearless.
Help me to bear the cross
When life seems dark and cheerless.
Help me, as You have taught,
To love both great and small
And by Your Spirit’s might
To live at peace with all.
 
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