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Text:Lord of the Church, We Humbly Pray
Author:Edward Osler
Tune:PURLEIGH
Composer:Arthur Henry Brown

284. Lord of the Church, We Humbly Pray

1 Lord of the Church, we humbly pray
For those who guide us in Thy way,
And speak Thy holy Word;
With love divine their hearts inspire,
And touch their lips with hallowed fire,
And needful strength afford.

2 Help them to preach the truth of God,
Redemption through the Saviour's blood;
And speak Thy holy Word;
With love divine their hearts inspire,
And touch their lips with hallowed fire,
And needful strength afford.

3 So may they live to Thee alone,
Then hear the welcome word,"Well done!"
And take their crown above;
Enter into their Master's joy,
And all eternity employ
In praise, and bliss, and love.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: Lord of the Church, we humbly pray
Title: Lord of the Church, We Humbly Pray
Author: Edward Osler (1836)
Meter: 8 8 6. D.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1937
Scripture:
Topic: The Church: The Ministry; Church: Ministry
Tune Information
Name: PURLEIGH
Composer: Arthur Henry Brown (1856)
Meter: 8 8 6. D.
Key: A Major



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