The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#25

25. Jesus, Lord of life and glory

1 Jesus, Lord of life and glory,
Bend from heaven Thy gracious ear;
While our waiting souls adore Thee,
Friend of helpless sinners, hear:
By Thy mercy,
O deliver us, good Lord!

2 Taught by Thine unerring Spirit,
Boldly we draw nigh to God;
Only in Thy spotless merit,
Only through Thy precious blood:
By Thy mercy,
O deliver us, good Lord!

3 From the depths of nature's blindness,
From the hardening power of sin,
From all malice and unkindness,
From the pride that lurks within,
By Thy mercy,
O deliver us, good Lord!

4 When temptation sorely presses,
In the day of Satan's power,
In our times of deep distresses,
In each dark and trying hour,
By Thy mercy,
O deliver us, good Lord!

5 When the world around is smiling,
In the time of wealth and ease,
Earthly joys our hearts beguiling,
In the day of health and peace,
By Thy mercy,
O deliver us, good Lord!

6 In the weary hours of sickness,
In the times of grief and pain,
When we feel our mortal weakness,
When all human help is vain:
By Thy mercy,
O deliver us, good Lord!

7 In the solemn hour of dying,
In the awful judgment day,
May our souls, on Thee relying,
Find Thee still our rock and stay:
By Thy mercy,
O deliver us, good Lord!

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, Lord of life and glory
• Author: John James Cummins (1839)
• Meter: 8, 7, 8, 7, 4, 7.
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: Worship in General; Worship in General: Prayer and Praise; Praise and Prayer; Salvation

Tune Information

• Name: [Jesus, Lord of life and glory]
• Composer: E. J. Hopkins, 1818—1901
• Meter: 8, 7, 8, 7, 4, 7.
• Key: G Major