Common Service Book of the Lutheran Church ‎#428

428. Safely through another week

1 Safely through another week,
God has brought us on our way;
Let us now a blessing seek,
Waiting in His courts to-day;
Day of all the week the best,
Emblem of eternal rest.

2 Mercies multiplied each hour
Through the week, our praise demand;
Guarded by Thy mighty power,
Fed and guided by Thy hand;
Though ungrateful we have been,
Only made returns of sin.

3 While we pray for pardoning grace,
Through the dear Redeemer’s name,
Show Thy reconciléd face,
Take away our sin and shame;
From our worldly cares set free,
May we rest this night in Thee.

4 Here we come, Thy Name to praise;
Let us feel Thy presence near;
May Thy glory meet our eyes,
While we in Thy house appear:
Here afford us, Lord, a taste
Of our everlasting feast.

5 May the Gospel’s joyful sound
Conquer sinners, comfort saints;
May the fruits of grace abound,
Bring relief for all complaints,
Thus may all our Sabbaths prove,
Till we join the Church above.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Safely through another week
• Author: John Newton (1774. a)
• Meter: 7 7, 7 7, 7 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Times and Seasons: At the Opening of Service

Tune Information

• Name: ST. NINIAN
• Composer: Edwin G. Monk (1862)
• Meter: 7 7, 7 7, 7 7
• Key: E♭ Major