"May God be prais'd henceforth and blest forever." by Martin Luther, 1483-1546 Text From: THE HYMNS OF MARTIN LUTHER (New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1883), p. 33 1. May God be prais'd henceforth and blest forever! Who, himself both gift and giver, With his own flesh and blood our souls doth nourish; May they grow thereby and flourish! Kyri' eleison! By thy holy body, Lord, the same Which from thine own mother Mary came, By the drops thou didst bleed, Help us in the hour of need! Kyri' eleison! 2. Thou hast to death thy holy body given, Life to win for us in heaven; By stronger love, dear Lord, thou couldst not bind us, Whereof this should well remind us. Kyri' eleison! Lord, thy love constrain'd thee for our good Mighty things to do by thy dear blood; Thou hast paid all we owed, Thou hast made our peace with God. Kyri' eleison! 3. May God bestow on us his grace and blessing, That, his holy footsteps tracing, We walk as brethren dear in love and union, Nor repent this sweet communion. Kyri' eleison! Let not us the Holy Ghost forsake; May he grant that we the right way take; That thy poor church may see Days of peace and unity. Kyri' eleison! ______________________________________________________________ Notes: Hymn XV from "The Hymns of Martin Luther" Author: Martin Luther Titled: "Gott sei gelobet und gebenedeiet." Melody: derived from a more ancient German Hymn-tune, Wittenberg, 1525 Harmony: H. Schein, 1627 1st Published in: "Enchiridion" Town: Erfurt, 1524 ______________________________________________________________ This text was converted to ascii format for Project Wittenberg by Cindy A. Beesley and is in the public domain. You may freely distribute, copy or print this text. Please direct any comments or suggestions to: Rev. Robert E. Smith of the Walther Library at Concordia Theological Seminary. E-mail: CFWLibrary@CRF.CUIS.EDU Surface Mail: 6600 N. Clinton St.,Ft. Wayne, IN 46825 USA Phone: (219) 481-2123 Fax: (219) 481-2126 ______________________________________________________________