O God, Thou Faithful God

Verse 1

O God, my faithful God, O Fountain ever flowing, who good and perfect gifts in mercy are bestowing, give me a healthy frame, and may I have within a conscience free from blame, a soul unhurt by sin.

Verse 2

Grant me the strength to do with ready heart and willing whatever you command, my calling here fulfilling, that I do what I should while trusting you to bless the outcome for my good, for you must give success.

Verse 3

Keep me from saying things that later need recalling; grant that no idle words may from my lips be falling, but when within my place I must and ought to speak, then fill my words with grace lest I offend the weak.

Verse 4

Lord, let me win my foes with kindly words and actions, and let me find good friends for counsel and correction. Help me, as you have taught, to love both great and small and by your Spirit's might to live in peace with all.