| "Straf mich nicht in deinem Zorn" | |
|---|---|
| Lutheran hymn | |
| Text | by Johann Georg Albinus |
| Language | German |
| Based on | Psalm 6 |
| Published | 1694 |
"Straf mich nicht in deinem Zorn" (Do not punish me in your anger) is a Lutheran hymn with a text written by Johann Georg Albinus as a paraphrase of Psalm 6. It was first printed with a formerly secular melody in Dresden in 1694. The song was included in 31 hymnals. The melody inspired musical settings both for organ and vocal works. The hymn was translated by Catherine Winkworth as "Not in anger, Mighty God", which appeared in 13 hymnals.