The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#274

274. Thou to whom the sick and dying

1 Thou to whom the sick and dying
Ever came, nor came in vain,
Still with healing word replying
To the wearied cry of pain;
Hear us, Jesus as we meet,
Suppliants at Thy mercy-seat.

2 Still the weary, sick, and dying
Need a brother's, sister's care,
On Thy higher help relying,
May we now their burden share,
Bringing all our offerings meet,
Suppliants at Thy mercy-seat.

3 May each child of Thine be willing,
Willing both in hand and heart,
All the law of love fulfilling,
Comfort ever to impart,
Ever bringing offerings meet,
Suppliant at Thy mercy-seat.

4 Then shall sickness, sin, and sadness,
To Thy healing power yield,
Till the sick and sad, in gladness,
Rescued, ransomed, cleansed, and healed,
One in Thee together meet,
Pardoned at Thy judgment-seat.

Text Information

• First Line: Thou to whom the sick and dying
• Author: G. Thring (1866)
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: The Church Year: Second Sunday in Lent; Benevolence

Tune Information

• Name: [Thou to whom the sick and dying]
• Composer: Ludv. M. Lindeman, 1812—87
• Meter: 8, 7, 8, 7, 7, 7.
• Key: A♭ Major