This Day God

This day god gives me
Strength of high heaven,
Sun and moon shining
Flame in my hearth
Flashing of lighting
Wind in its swiftness,
Deeps of the ocean
Firmness of earth.

This day God sends me
Strength as my steersman
Might to uphold me
wisdom as guide
Your eyes are listening
Your ears are hearing
Your lips are speaking
Friend at my side.

God's way is my way
God's shield is round me
God's host defends me
Saving from ill
Angels of heaven
Drive from me always
All that would harm me,
Stand by me still.

Rising, I thank you
Mighty and strong one,
King of creation
Giver of rest
Firmly confessing
Threeness of persons
Oneness of Godhead,
Trinity blest.