84. Hail, O Source of Every Blessing

1 Hail, O Source of ev'ry blessing,
Father of all humankind!
Gentiles now, your grace possessing,
In your courts admission find.
Grateful now we fall before you,
In your Church obtain a place,
See your glory and adore you;
Praise your truth and laud your grace.

2 Once far off but now invited,
We approach your sacred throne;
In your covenant united,
Reconciled, redeemed, made one.
Now revealed to eastern sages,
See the Star of Mercy shine;
Myst'ry hid in former ages,
Myst'ry great of love divine.

3 Hail, O all-inviting Savior!
Gentiles now their off'rings bring;
In your temples seek your favor,
Jesus Christ, our Lord and King.
May we, body, soul, and spirit,
Live devoted to your praise,
Glorious realms of bliss inherit,
Grateful anthems ever raise!

Text Information
First Line: Hail, O Source of ev'ry blessing
Title: Hail, O Source of Every Blessing
Author: Basil Woodd, 1760-1831 (alt.)
Meter: 87 87 D
Language: English
Publication Date: 1982
Topic: Epiphany; Witness
Tune Information
Name: O DURCHBRECHER
Meter: 87 87 D
Key: D Major
Source: Neues geistreiches Gesangbuch, Halle, 1704
Copyright: Arrangement: Copyright 1982 Concordia Publishing House.



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