January 28, 2011

• O God, do Thou sustain me – Anabaptist Martyr Hymn

  An anabaptist hymn of prayer for strength and protection, written by Leonhart Sommer, who died in prison, December 1573, because of his belief. Song taken from the Christian Hymnary.
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  O God, do Thou sustain me,
  In grief and sore duress
  Pride counter which disdains Thee
  And comfort my distress.
  O Lord let me find mercy
  In bonds and prison bed
  Men would seek to devour me
  With guile and controversy
  Save me from danger dread!

  Thou wilt never forsake me
  This firmly I believe
  Thy blood Thou hast shed freely
  And with it washed me.
  Therein my trust is resting
  In Christ, God’s only Son
  On him I am now building
  In tribulation trusting
  God will me not disown!

  To die and to be living
  Until my end I see
  To Thee my trust I’m giving
  Thou wilt my helper be
  Soul, body, child companion
  Herewith commit I Thee
  Come soon, Lord, come and take me
  From ruthless men do save me
  Be honour ever to Thee.
  Amen.

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