O Lord We Praise Thee
Words and music by Martin Luther · tr. composite · 1524
Key of D · 160 BPM · 4/4 · Atonement,Blood,Fellowship · Ps 51:15
Verse 1
O Lord, we praise Thee, bless Thee, and adore Thee, In thanksgiving
bow before Thee Thou with Thy body and Thy blood didst nourish
Our weak souls that they may flourish: O Lord, have mercy!
May Thy body, Lord, born of Mary, That our sins and
sorrows did carry, And Thy blood for us plead
In all trial, fear, and need: O Lord, have mercy!
Verse 2
Thy holy body into death was given, Life to win for
us in heaven. No greater love than this to Thee could bind us;
May this feast thereof remind us! O Lord, have mercy!
Lord, Thy kindness did so constrain Thee That Thy blood should
bless and sustain me. All our debt Thou hast paid;
Peace with God once more is made: O Lord, have mercy.
Verse 3
May God bestow on us His grace and favor To please Him with
our behavior And live as brethren here in love and union
Nor repent this blest Communion! O Lord, have mercy!
Let not Thy good Spirit forsake us; Grant that heav'nly-
minded He make us; Give Thy Church, Lord, to see
Days of peace and unity: O Lord, have mercy!
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