Hymn based on the Heidelberg Catechism (Q/A 1, 26, 52, 122, 123)
May be sung to the tune of “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”
God our Father, source of comfort, through Your Son who set us free
From our sin and from our misery, and the devil’s tyranny.
Jesus, we belong to you now, give our lives stability,
That we in the Spirit’s power, live for you wholeheartedly.
God our Father, source of comfort, with your Spirit at our side,
Help us trust you, never doubting all our needs you will provide.
Carry us in joy and sorrow, and turn all adversity
To our good and for your glory, that your wisdom we may see.
God our Father, source of comfort, when Your Son, the Judge appears.
He already has stood trial, took our curse and calmed our fears.
All his enemies will perish, but the ones he chose in love,
He will take to heaven’s glory, to eternal joys above.
God our Father, source of comfort, as we live by faith each day,
Rule us by your Word and Spirit so we willingly obey.
Help us govern all our living, what we think and do and say
That your name be always honored and be praised in every way.
