O Faithful God, Thanks Be to Thee

Verse 1

O faithful God, thanks be to Thee Who dost forgive iniquity. Thou grantest help in sin's distress, And soul and body dost Thou bless.

Verse 2

Thy servant now declares to me: "Thy sins are all forgiven thee. Depart in peace, but sin no more And e'er My pard'ning grace adore."

Verse 3

O Lord, we bless Thy gracious heart, For Thou Thyself dost heal our smart Through Christ, our Savior's precious blood, Which for the sake of sinners flowed.

Verse 4

Give us Thy Spirit, peace afford Now and forever, gracious Lord. Preserve to us till life is spent Thy holy Word and Sacrament.