Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes ‎#307

307. We welcome thee in Jesus' name

1 We welcome thee in Jesus' name;
He, the Great Shepherd of the sheep,
To us hath sent thee to proclaim
His Gospel and His flock to keep.

2 We welcome thee in this glad hour,
His messenger of peace and love;
Now may the Holy Spirit's power
Fall on thee richly from above.

3 Thy lips be touched with fire divine,
To speak of grace to dying men;
To win the lost the task be thin;
To guide them lest they stray again.

4 The chosen captain of the host;
Our leader sent of Christ to be;
Then shall we serve and please Him most
When with one heart we follow thee.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: We welcome thee in Jesus' name
• Author: Ray Palmer (1876)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1899
• Topic: Church: Ministry; Installation of Pastor; Ministry: Installation of Pastor
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: WAREHAM
• Composer: William Knapp
• Meter: L. M.
• Notes: Public Domain.