Moravian Book of Worship ‎#441

441. May the Grace of Christ Our Savior

1 May the grace of Christ our Savior
and the Father's boundless love,
with the Holy Spirit's favor
rest upon us from above.

2 May we now abide in union
with each other and the Lord,
and possess, in sweet communion,
joys that earth cannot afford.

Text Information

• First Line: May the grace of Christ our Savior
• Title: May the Grace of Christ Our Savior
• Author: John Newton, 1725-1807
• Meter: 8.7.8.7. Trochaic
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  2 Corinthians 13:13
  ;
  Ephesians 1:2-14
• Topic: Special Occasions; Blessing; Fellowship; Marriage and anniversary

Tune Information

• Name: STUTTGART
• Meter: 8.7.8.7. Trochaic
• Key: F Major
• Source: C. F. Witt's Psalmodia Sacra (1715), alt.
• Notes: Alternate key, hymn 458. Tune 16 F in 1891 Offices of Worship and Hymns.