Moravian Book of Worship ‎#608

608. O Jesus, My Lord

1 O Jesus, my Lord,
forever adored,
my portion, my all,
at your holy feet humbly
pleading I fall.

2 As sure as I prove
your mercy and love,
as life you did gain
for me, and my comfort
dost ever remain,

3 so may I prove true,
devoted to you,
and cheerfully stand,
prepared to comply with
your ev'ry command.

4 Keep me through your pow'r
so minded each hour
that I naught beside
may know but you only,
the Lord crucified.

5 Make me your abode,
a temple of God,
a vessel of grace,
prepared for your service
and formed to your praise.

6 The cov'nant is made
with you as my Head.
Lord, grant my request,
to love and to serve you
till with you I rest.

Text Information

• First Line: O Jesus, my Lord
• Title: O Jesus, My Lord
• Author: Nicholas Ludwig von Zinzendorf (1737)
• Meter: 5.5.5.11. Anapaestic
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  1 Corinthians 3:16-18
  ;
  1 Corinthians 6:19-20
• Topic: Invitation and Response; Christ--All in all; Commitment; Covenant; Discipleship; Moravian festivals--November 18
• Source: Moravian tr. 1808, alt.

Tune Information

• Name: NEANDER
• Composer: Joachim Neander (1679)
• Meter: 5.5.5.11. Anapaestic
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: C. Gregor Choralbuch (1784)
• Notes: 4 A in 1891 Offices of Worship and Hymns