1 Bow down your ear, almighty Lord,
And hear your Church’s suppliant cry
For all who preach your saving Word
And serve you in their ministry.
2 In mercy, Father, now give heed,
And pour your quick'ning Spirit’s breath
On those whom you have called to feed
Your flock redeemed by Jesus’ death.
3 O Savior, from your pierced hand
Shed on them all your gifts divine,
That those who in your presence stand
May form their lives to your design.
4 Blest Spirit, in their hearts abide
And give them grace to watch and pray,
That as they seek your flock to guide,
They too may keep the narrow way.
5 O God, your strength and mercy send
To shield them in their strife with sin.
Grant them, enduring to the end,
The crown of life at last to win.
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | Bow down your ear, almighty Lord |
| Title: | Bow Down Your Ear, Almighty Lord |
| Author: | T. E. Powell, 1823-1901 (alt.) |
| Meter: | L M |
| Language: | English |
| Publication Date: | 1978 |
| Topic: | Pastors; Commemorations and Accoasions: Pastors and Bishops |
| Tune Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | HERR JESU CHRIST, MEINS |
| Meter: | L M |
| Key: | A♭ Major |
| Source: | As Hymnodus Sacer, Leipzig, 1625 |
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