Dem großen Gott sei Dank

 Here is my translation of the table hymn, “Dem großen Gott sei Dank” (Paul Henkel, d. 1825), in NEGB #172 with melody assignment “O Gott du frommer Gott.”

 

THANKS to our Maker good,
For these His gifts of blessing!
He gives us drink and food,
Our every need addressing.
May He His Spirit send
With His dear Word in love,
To guide us till our end
To rest here and above.

Translation © 2023 Matthew Carver.

GERMAN

Dem großen Gott sei Dank,
für diese seine Gaben;
er giebt uns Speis und Trank,
und was wir nöthig haben.
Er schenk uns seinen Geist
mit seinem theuren Wort,
der uns den Weg recht weist,
zur Ruhe hier und dort.
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