Common Praise ‎#520

520. 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: 2000
• Scripture:
  1 John 1:1-3
  ;
  2 Corinthians 13:14
  ;
  John 17:20-21
  ;
  Revelation 22:21
  ;
  Romans 16:20
• Topic: Proper 22: Year B; Unity; Trinity Sunday

Tune Information

• Name: WALTHAM (ALBERT)
• Composer: Heinrich Albert, 1604-1651
• Harmonizer: J. S. Bach, 1685-1750 (adapt.)
• Meter: 87 87
• Key: G Major