Moravian Book of Worship ‎#400

400. Jesus, Great High Priest of Our Profession

1 Jesus, great High Priest of our profession,
we in confidence draw near;
grant us, then, in mercy, the confession
of our grateful hearts to hear;
you we gladly own in ev'ry nation,
Head and Master of your congregation,
conscious that in ev'ry place
you are giving life and grace.

2 Your blessed people, trusting in your merit,
on the earth’s extended face
from each other far, but one in spirit,
sound with one accord your praise.
May we never cease to make confession
that your death’s the cause of our salvation;
we to you, our Head and King,
joyful hallelujahs sing.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, great High Priest of our profession
• Title: Jesus, Great High Priest of Our Profession
• Author: Nicholas Ludwig von Zinzendorf (Nov. 13. 1748)
• Meter: 10.7.10.7.10.10.7.7. Trochaic
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Colossians 1:18
  ;
  Hebrews 4:14-16
• Topic: Festival: Jesus Christ as Chief Elder; Christ--Adoration and praise; Christ--Grace and mercy of; Christ--Priesthood of; Lovefeast; Moravian festivals--November 14; Trust and Confidence
• Source: Moravian tr. (1789) , alt.

Tune Information

• Name: COVENANT
• Meter: 10.7.10.7.10.10.7.7. Trochaic
• Key: A♭ Major
• Source: Herrnhut (c. 1735); C. Gregor Choralbuch (1784)
• Notes: 185 A in 1891 Offices of Worship and Hymns