Befiehl du deine Wege

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"Befiehl du deine Wege" is a Lutheran hymn by Paul Gerhardt. It is one of his best known hymns,^[1] and was first published in 1653 in Johann Crüger's collection of hymns and popular religious songs Praxis pietatis melica.^[2]

Melody and use

The hymn is in both the standard Lutheran and Catholic German hymnbooks.

Hassler hymn tune