Herr Gott, dich loben wir
| "Herr Gott, dich loben wir" | |
|---|---|
| Hymn by Martin Luther | |
The author in 1526, wedding picture by Lucas Cranach | |
| English | Lord God, we praise you |
| Catalogue | Zahn 8652 |
| Text | by Martin Luther |
| Language | German |
| Based on | Te Deum |
| Melody | by Luther, derived from the Te Deum |
| Published | 1529 |
"Herr Gott, dich loben wir" (Lord God, we praise you) is a Lutheran hymn, which Martin Luther wrote in 1529 as a translation and partial paraphrase of the Latin Te Deum. It is sometimes called the German Te Deum. The hymn was first published in 1529. Its hymn tune, Zahn No. 8652, is a simplification of the melody of the traditional Te Deum. It has appeared in 24 hymnals.