Church Book ‎#37

37. Safely through another week

1 Safely through another week,
God has brought us on our way:
Let us now a blessing seek,
Waiting in His courts to-day;
Day of all the week the best,
Emblem of eternal rest.

2 Mercies multiplied each hour
Through the week, our praise demand;
Guarded by Thy mighty power,
Fed and guided by Thy hand;
Though ungrateful we have been,
Only made returns of sin.

3 While we pray for pardoning grace,
Through the dear Redeemer's name,
Show Thy reconciled face,
Take away our sin and shame:
From our worldly cares set free,
May we rest this day in Thee.

4 Here we come Thy Name to praise;
Let us feel Thy presence near:
May Thy glory meet our eyes,
While we in Thy house appear:
Here afford us, Lord, a taste
Of our everlasting feast.

5 May thy Gospel's joyful sound
Conquer sinners, comfort saints;
Make the fruits of grace abound,
Bring relief for all complaints.
Thus may all our Sabbaths prove,
Till we join the Church above.

Text Information

• First Line: Safely through another week
• Author: John Newton (1779, a.)
• Meter: 7s.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: Worship: The Lord's Day; Easter Sunday; Eleventh Sunday after Trinity
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Alternate tune: #33, #504 or NUREMBURG by Ahle (end of hymnal #470e)

Tune Information

• Name: FREUEN WIR UNS ALL IN EIN
• Meter: 7s.
• Key: d minor
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Composer from index: M. Weiss, 1531