1. Feed Thy children, God most holy,
Comfort sinners poor and lowly;
O Thou Bread of Life from heaven,
Bless the food Thou here hast given!
As these gifts the body nourish,
May our souls in graces flourish
Till with saints in heavenly splendor
At Thy feast due thanks we render.
Hymn Information:
The Lutheran Hymnal #659
Title: Feed Thy Children, God Most Holy
German Title: Speis uns, o Gott, deine Kinder
Author: Johann Heermann (1656, alt.)
Scripture: Psalm 145:15-16
Topic: Carols and Spiritual Songs
Source: Tr. composite
Composer: Johann Crüger