Common Service Book of the Lutheran Church ‎#210

210. Lord of the Church, we humbly pray

1 Lord of the Church, we humbly pray
For those who guide us in Thy way,
And speak Thy holy Word;
With love divine their hearts inspire,
And touch their lips with hallowed fire,
And needful strength afford.

2 Help them to preach the truth of God,
Redemption through the Saviour's Blood;
Nor let the Spirit cease
On all the Church His gifts to shower;
To them, a messenger of power,
To us, of life and peace.

3 So may they live to Thee alone,
Then hear the welcome word, "Well done!"
And take their crown above;
Enter into their Master's joy,
And all eternity employ
In praise, and bliss, and love.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord of the Church, we humbly pray
• Author: Edward Osler (1836)
• Meter: 8 8 6. D. (C. P. M.)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: The Church: The Ministry
• Source: Based on Charles Wesley, 1749

Tune Information

• Name: PURLEIGH
• Composer: Arthur H. Brown (1856)
• Meter: 8 8 6. D. (C. P. M.)
• Key: A Major