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Text:May the grace of Christ our Saviour
Author:John Newton (1725-1807)
Tune:WALTHAM (Albert)
Composer (melody):Heinrich Albert (1604-1651)
Harmonizer (adapted from):Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

726. May the grace of Christ our Saviour

1 May the grace of Christ our Saviour,
and the Father's boundless love,
with the Holy Spirit's favour,
rest upon us from above.

2 Thus may we abide in union
with each other and the Lord,
and possess, in sweet communion,
joys which earth cannot afford.

Text Information
First Line: May the grace of Christ our Saviour
Author: John Newton (1725-1807)
Meter: 87 87
Language: English
Publication Date: 2013
Scripture:
Topic: Trinity Sunday; Church Year: Trinity; Unity
Tune Information
Name: WALTHAM (Albert)
Harmonizer (adapted from): Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Composer (melody): Heinrich Albert (1604-1651)
Meter: 87 87
Key: G Major



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