Common Service Book of the Lutheran Church ‎#41

41. Hail, Thou Source of every blessing

1 Hail, Thou Source of every blessing,
Sovereign Father of mankind!
Gentiles now, Thy grace possessing,
In Thy courts admission find.
Grateful now we fall before Thee,
In Thy Church obtain a place,
Now by faith behold Thy glory,
Praise Thy truth, adore Thy grace.

2 Once far off, but now invited,
We approach Thy sacred throne;
In Thy covenant united,
Reconciled, redeemed, made one.
Now revealed to eastern sages,
See the star of mercy shine:
Mystery hid in former ages,
Mystery great of love divine.

3 Hail, Thou universal Saviour!
Gentiles now their offerings bring;
In Thy temple seek Thy favor,
Jesus Christ, our Lord and King;
May we, body, soul and spirit,
Live devoted to Thy praise,
Glorious realms of bliss inherit,
Grateful anthems ever raise.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Hail, Thou Source of every blessing
• Author: Basil Woodd (1810)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: The Church Year: Epiphany
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: DEERHURST
• Composer: James Langran (1859)
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7. D.
• Key: F Major
• Notes: Public Domain.