Words: Ludwig Helmbold, 1563; translated from German to English by Catherine Winkworth, 1863, alt.
Music: "Von Gott Will Ich Nicht Lassen," Christliche TischgesSnge (Erfurt, Germany: 1572)
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From God shall naught divide me,
For He is true for aye
And on my path will guide me,
Who else should often stray.
His right hand holdeth me;
For me He truly careth,
My burdens ever beareth,
Wherever I may be.
When man's help and affection
Shall unavailing prove,
God grants me His protection
And shows His power and love.
He helps in every need,
From sin and shame redeems me,
From chains and bonds reclaims me,
Yea, e'en from death I'm freed.
God shall be my Reliance
In sorrow's darkest night;
Its dread I bid defiance
When He is at my right.
I unto Him commend
My body, soul, and spirit-
They are His own by merit-
All's well then at the end.
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