Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New ‎#446a

446a. 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
• Title: May the grace of Christ our Saviour
• Author: John Newton, 1725-1807
• Meter: 87 87
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  2 Corinthians 13:13
• Topic: Christian unity; Final Hymn; Grace and Providence; Marriage; The Communion of Saints

Tune Information

• Name: WALTHAM
• Composer: Heinrich Albert, 1604-1651
• Adapter: Charles Steggall, 1826-1905
• Meter: 87 87
• Incipit: 12351 76567 12342
• Key: G Major