Christian Worship (1993) ‎#545

545. Send, O Lord, Your Holy Spirit

1 Send, O Lord, your Holy Spirit
On your servants now, we pray;
Let them all be faithful shepherds
That no lamb is led astray.
Your pure teaching to proclaim,
To adore your holy name,
And to feed your lambs, dear Savior,
Make their aim and sole endeavor.

2 You, O Lord, yourself have called them
For your precious lambs to care;
But to prosper in their calling,
They the Spirit's gifts must share.
Grant them wisdom from above;
Fill their hearts with holy love.
In their weakness, Lord, be near them;
In their prayers, Good Shepherd, hear them.

3 Help, Lord Jesus, help them nourish
Our dear children with your Word,
That in constant love they serve you
Till in heav'n their song is heard.
Boundless blessings, Lord, bestow
On your servants' work below
Till by grace to them is given
Their reward, the crown of heaven.

Text Information

• First Line: Send, O Lord, your Holy Spirit
• Title: Send, O Lord, Your Holy Spirit
• Translator: Frederick W. Herzberger, 1859-1930 (alt.)
• Meter: 87 87 77 88
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1993
• Topic: Ministry
• Source: German hymn, 19th century

Tune Information

• Name: WERDE MUNTER
• Composer: Johann Schop, c. 1490-1667
• Meter: 87 87 77 88
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: Setting: © 1993 Elfred Bloedel. Used by permission.