Evangelical Lutheran hymnal ‎#193

193. Jesus, whom Thy Church doth own

1 Jesus, whom Thy Church doth own
As her Head and King alone,
Bless me Thy poor member too;
And Thy Spirit's influence give
That to Thee henceforth I live,
Daily Thou my strength renew.

2 Let Thy living Spirit flow
Through Thy members all below,
With its warmth and power divine;
Scatter'd far apart they dwell,
Yet in every land, full well,
Lord, Thou knowest who is Thine.

3 Those who serve Thee I would serve,
Never from their union swerve,
Here I cry before Thy face--
Zion, God give thee good speed,
Christ thy footsteps ever lead,
Make thee steadfast in His ways.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, whom Thy Church doth own
• Author: Gerhard Terstegen (1755)
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth (1858)
• Meter: 7s. Six lines. No. 9
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: The Catechism: The Church; Second Sunday after Epiphany; First Sunday in Lent; Sixth Sunday after Easter; Tenth Sunday after Trinity; Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity; Twenty Second Sunday after Trinity
• Notes: Now Public Domain. From the German text: Jesu, du bist alleine

Tune Information

• Name: SULLIVAN
• Composer: C. A. P. (1855)
• Adapter: John H. Spielman (1881)
• Meter: 7s. Six lines. No. 9
• Key: B♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.