Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#279

279. Lord, if at thy command Thy command

1 Lord, if at Thy command
The word of life we sow,
Watered by Thine almighty hand
The seed shall surely grow:
The virtue of Thy grace
A large increase shall give,
And multiply the faithful race
Who to Thy glory live.

2 Now then the ceaseless shower
Of gospel blessings send,
And let the soul-converting power
Thy ministers attend.
On multitudes confer
The heart-renewing love,
And by the joy of grace prepare
For fuller joys above.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, if at thy command Thy command
• Author: C. Wesley, 1707-1788
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Banner, The Gospel; The Church and the Kingdom of God: Missions; Showers of Blessing; Ministry: Commission of; Prayer: For Extension of Christ's Kingdom; Sowing and Reaping; Missions (See also Kingdom of Christ)

Tune Information

• Name: SHERBOURNE
• Composer: J. S. Ford, 1868-
• Meter: S.M.D.
• Key: G Major or modal