4. Thou highest Comfort in every need! Grant that neither shame nor death we heed, That e’en then our courage may never fail us When at last th’ Accuser shall assail us. Lord, have mercy! Martin Luther, 1524; Stanza 1, 13th century. TRINITY. 261 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 8, 7 All glory be to God on high, Who hath our race befriended! To us no harm shall now come nigh, The strife at last is ended; God showeth His good will to men, And peace shall reign on earth again; O thank Him for His goodness! 2. We praise, we worship Thee, we trust, And give Thee thanks forever, O Father, that Thy rule is just And wise and changes never. Thy boundless power o’er all things reigns, Done is whate’er Thy will ordains: Well for us that Thou rulest! 3. O Jesus Christ, Thou only Son Of God, Thy heavenly Father, Who didst for all our sins atone And the lost sheep dost gather: Thou Lamb of God, to Thee on high, From out our depths, we sinners cry, Have mercy on us, Jesus! 4. O Holy Ghost, Thou precious Gift, Thou Comforter unfailing, O’er Satan’s snares our souls uplift And let Thy power availing Avert our woes and calm our dread; For us the Savior’s blood was shed, We trust in Thee to save us. N. Decius, 1526; C. Winkworth, tr., a. 262 6, 6, 4, 6, 6, 6, 4 Come, Thou almighty King, Help us Thy name to sing, Help us to praise! Father all glorious, O’er all victorious, Come and reign over us, Ancient of Days. 2. Jesus, our Lord, arise, Scatter our enemies, And make them fall. Let Thine almighty aid Our sure defense be made; Our souls on Thee be stayed; Lord, hear our call! 3. Come, Thou incarnate Word, Gird on Thy mighty sword, Our prayer attend; Come and Thy people bless And give Thy Word success; Spirit of Holiness, On us descend. 4. Come, holy Comforter, Thy sacred witness bear In this glad hour. Thou, who almighty art, Now rule in every heart, And ne’er from us depart, Spirit of Power! 5. To the great One in Three The highest praises be, Hence, evermore! His sovereign majesty May we in glory see And to eternity Love and adore! Charles Wesley, 1757. 263 11, 12, 12, 10 Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee; Holy, holy, holy! merciful and mighty! God in Three Persons, blessed Trinity!