The Hymnal, Revised and Enlarged, as adopted by the General Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America in the year of our Lord 1892 ‎#182

182. 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;
Nor let the Spirit cease
On all the Church His gifts to shower;
To them a messenger of power,
To us, of life and peace.

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: E. Osler (1836)
• Meter: 8.8.6.8.8.6.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1892
• Topic: Ember Days; The Clergy
• Notes: Tune name in index: PURLEIGH

Tune Information

• Name: [Lord of the church, we humbly pray]
• Composer: Arthur Henry Brown
• Meter: 8.8.6.8.8.6.
• Key: A Major