Moravian Book of Worship ‎#586

586. Mighty God, We Humbly Pray

1 Mighty God, we humbly pray,
let your pow'r now lead the way
that in all things we may show
that we in your likeness grow.

2 Grant by guidance from above
that obedience, faith, and love
show our hearts to you are giv'n,
that our treasure is in heav'n.

3 May it in our walk be seen
that we have with Jesus been,
that as king o’er us he reigns
and unrivaled pow'r maintains.

4 That shall we in ev'ry state
soul and body dedicate
unto him who for us died,
till with him we’re glorified.

Text Information

• First Line: Mighty God, we humbly pray
• Title: Mighty God, We Humbly Pray
• Translator (st. 1): Johann Christian Jacobi (1720, alt.)
• Author (st. 2-4): Nicholas L. von Zinzendorf (1740)
• Translator (st. 2-4): William Horne (1754, alt.)
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Matthew 6:21
  ;
  Acts 4:13
  ;
  2 Corinthians 3:13-18
  ;
  Ephesians 5:10
• Topic: Christ's Example; Commitment; Discipleship; God--Guidance

Tune Information

• Name: CULBACH
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.
• Key: D Major
• Source: Seelenlust (1657)