Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) ‎#370

370. 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: J. Newton (1725-1807)
• Meter: 8 7 8 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1987
• Scripture:
  2 Corinthians 13:14
• Topic: God's Church: Penitence and Prayer; Christ the Friend of Sinners; Trinity Sunday: The Trinity

Tune Information

• Name: HALTON HOLGATE
• Composer: W. Boyce (1711-1779) (alt.)
• Harmonizer: S. S. Wesley (1810-1876)
• Meter: 8 7 8 7
• Key: D Major