Hymnal and Liturgies of the Moravian Church ‎#570

570. Grace and Peace from God, Our Blessed Saviour

1 Grace and peace from God, our blessed Saviour,
Be with all who love His Name;
Church of Christ, His service deem a favor,
Joyfully His death proclaim,
Be prepared for rest or for employment,
From activity derive enjoyment,
Serve with zeal and faithfulness,
Filled with love His Name confess.

2 Chosen flock, thy faithful Shepherd follow,
Who laid down His life for thee;
All thy days unto His service hallow,
Each His true disciple be,
Evermore rejoice to do His pleasure,
Be the fullness of His grace thy treasure;
Should success thy labor crown,
Give the praise to Him alone.

3 Gracious Father, bless this congregation
As the purchase of Thy Son;
For His sake behold us with compassion,
And us all Thy children won;
Jesus, grant to us Thy peace and favor;
Holy Ghost, abide with us for ever,
And to us Christ’s love explain;
Hear us, Lord our God! Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Grace and peace from God, our blessed Saviour
• Title: Grace and Peace from God, Our Blessed Saviour
• Author (stanza 3) and Translator (stanzas 1-2): John Swertner, 1746-1813 (1789)
• Author (stanza 1): Christian Gregor, 1723-1801 (1778)
• Author (stanza 2): Nicholas L. von Zinzendorf, 1700-1760 (1748)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1969
• Topic: Hymns for Special Occasions: Festal Days

Tune Information

• Name: COVENANT
• Meter: 10.7.10.7.10.10.7.7. Trochaic
• Key: A♭ Major
• Source: Herrnhut, c. 1735; C. Gregor Choralbuch, 1784

Tune Information:

Herr und Ältster deiner Kreuzgemeine; (185, A)