ELHB Hymn 390
Lord, grant that we e'er pure retain
Ludwig Helmbold (1577)
Hymn Text
390. Lord, grant that we e'er pure retain
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1 Lord, grant that we e'er pure retain
The catechismal doctrine plain,
As Luther taught the heavenly truth
In simple words to tender youth.
The catechismal doctrine plain,
As Luther taught the heavenly truth
In simple words to tender youth.
2 That we Thy holy Law may know
And mourn our sin and all its woe,
And yet believe in Father, Son,
And Holy Spirit, Three in One.
And mourn our sin and all its woe,
And yet believe in Father, Son,
And Holy Spirit, Three in One.
3 That we on Thee, our Father, call
Who canst and wilt give help to all;
That as Thy children we may live,
Whom Thou in Baptism didst receive.
Who canst and wilt give help to all;
That as Thy children we may live,
Whom Thou in Baptism didst receive.
Source noted on Hymnary: Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book #390