The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#260

260. Speak, O Lord, Thy servant heareth

1 Speak, O Lord, Thy servant heareth,
To Thy Word I now give heed;
Life and spirit Thy word beareth,
All Thy word is true indeed;
Death's dread power in me is rife;
Jesus, may Thy word of Life
Fill my soul with love's strong fervor,
That I cling to Thee forever.

2 O what blessing to be near Thee,
And to hearken to Thy voice;
May I ever love and fear Thee,
That Thy word may be my choice,
Oft were hardened sinners, Lord,
Struck with terror by Thy word;
But to him for sin who grieveth
Comfort sweet and hope it giveth.

3 Lord, Thy words are waters living,
Where I quench my thirsty need;
Lord, Thy words are bread life-giving;
On Thy words my soul doth feed;
Lord, Thy words shall be my light
Through death's vale and dreary night;
Yea, they are my sword prevailing,
And my cup of joy unfailing.

4 Precious Jesus, I beseech Thee,
May Thy words take root in me;
May this gift from heaven enrich me,
So that I bear fruit for Thee;
Take them never from my heart
Till I see Thee as Thou art,
When in heavenly bliss and glory
I shall greet Thee and adore Thee.

5 All the world is full of sorrow;
Dearest Jesus, hear thou me:
Come what may today, tomorrow,
May I firmly stand with Thee
On Thy word's unfaltering ground;
And when death's dread call shall sound,
I shall sing in its dark mazes
To Thy name my grateful praises.

Text Information

• First Line: Speak, O Lord, Thy servant heareth
• Author: M. B. Landstad (1861)
• Author: Anna Sophia of Hesse-Darmstadt (1658)
• Meter: 8, 7, 8, 7, 7, 7, 8, 8.
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: The Church Year: Seragesima; The Church Year: Sexagesima; Beginning of Service; Word of God

Tune Information

• Name: [Speak, O Lord, Thy servant heareth]
• Composer: Johann Schop (1642)
• Meter: 8, 7, 8, 7, 7, 7, 8, 8.
• Key: F Major