Common Service Book of the Lutheran Church ‎#209

209. Jesus, truest Friend, unite

1 Jesus, truest Friend, unite
All Thy consecrated band,
That their hearts be set aright
To fulfil Thy last command.

2 Thou, Who dost command that all
Practise love who bear Thy Name,
Wake the dead, new followers call,
Touch the slothful with Thy flame.

3 Let us live, O Lord, at one,
As Thou with the Father art,
That through all the world be none
Of Thy members left apart.

4 Let us find what Thou hast sought;
In the Son be all men freed,
And the world at last be taught
That Thy rule is blest indeed.

5 Father of all souls, we praise
Thee, Who shinest in the Son;
Lord, to Thee our hymns we raise,
Who hast all men to Thee drawn!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, truest Friend, unite
• Author: Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf (1725)
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth (1885. a)
• Meter: 7 7, 7 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917

Tune Information

• Name: PALMS OF GLORY
• Composer: William D. Maclagan (1875)
• Meter: 7 7, 7 7
• Key: A♭ Major