Church Book ‎#271

271. See the vineyard Thou hast planted

1 See the vineyard Thou hast planted,
God of mercy, Lord of hosts!
Let thy people's prayer be granted,
Keep it safe from hostile boasts.
Hear Thy people when they pray,
Keep Thy vineyard night and day!

2 Drooping plants revive and nourish;
Let them thrive beneath Thy hand;
Let the weak grow strong and flourish,
Blooming fair at Thy command:
Let the fruitful yield Thee more,
Laden with a richer store.

3 Further, Lord, be Thou entreated;
Plant the barren waste around.
Let Th work be thus completed,
And no fruitless spot be found.
Let the earth a vineyard be,
Consecrated, Lord, to Thee!

Text Information

• First Line: See the vineyard Thou hast planted
• Author: Thomas Kelly (1806, a.)
• Meter: 8, 7, 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: The Church: Her Protection and Defence
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Alternate tune: #511

Tune Information

• Name: DRETZEL
• Meter: 8, 7, 7.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Composer from index: C. H. Dretzel, 1731