Martin Luther Poems

O Lord, we praise Thee, bless Thee, and adore Thee,
In thanksgiving bow before Thee.
Thou with Thy body and Thy blood didst nourish
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God is our refuge in distress,
Our shield of hope through every care,
Our Shepherd watching us to bless,
And therefore will we not despair;
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A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing;
Our helper He, amid the flood of mortal ills prevailing:
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If God had not been on our side
And had not come to aid us,
The foes with all their power and pride
Would surely have dismayed us;
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In peace and joy I now depart
At God's disposing;
For full of comfort is my heart,
Soft reposing.
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In the bonds of death He lay,
Who for our offense was slain,
But the Lord is risen today,
Christ hath brought us life again;
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Be Thou, O God, exalted high,
And as Thy glory fills the sky,
So let it be on earth display'd,
Till Thou art here as there obey'd.
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Dear Christians, one and all rejoice,
With exultation springing,
And with united heart and voice
And holy rapture singing,
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From depths of woe I raise to Thee
The voice of lamentation;
Lord, turn a gracious ear to me
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Christ Jesus lay in death's strong bands, for our offenses given;
But now at God's right hand He stands, and brings us life from heaven.
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