Moravian Book of Worship ‎#636

636. Ye Who Called, Ye Who Called

1 Ye who called, ye who called
to Christ’s service are,
join together, join together,
both in work and prayer;
venture all on him, our Lord,
who assures us in his word,
we are always, we are always
objects of his care.

2 Showers of blessing, showers of blessing
from the Lord proceed,
strength supplying, strength supplying
in the time of need;
for no servant of our King
ever lacked for anything.
He will never, he will never
break the bruised reed.

3 Lord, have mercy, Lord, have mercy
on each land and place,
where your servants, where your servants
preach the word of grace;
life and pow'r on them bestow,
them with needful strength endow,
that with boldness, that with boldness
they may you confess.

4 May we faithful, may we faithful
in our service be,
truly careful, truly careful
in our ministry;
keep us to your church fast bound,
in the faith preserve us sound,
often weeping, often weeping
grateful tears of joy.

Text Information

• First Line: Ye who called, ye who called
• Title: Ye Who Called, Ye Who Called
• Author: Ludolph Ernst Schlicht, 1714-1769 (alt.)
• Author: John Gambold, 1711-1771 (alt.)
• Meter: 8.5.8.5.7.7.8.5. Iambic
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 42:3
  ;
  Matthew 12:20
  ;
  Luke 22:35
  ;
  John 15:16
  ;
  1 Corinthians 4:2
  ;
  Ephesians 6:19
  ;
  Colossians 4:17
• Topic: Ministry and Christian Vocation; Christian Service; Commitment; Ministry; Ordination

Tune Information

• Name: SERVICE
• Composer: Johann Georg Hille, 1714-1769
• Meter: 8.5.8.5.7.7.8.5. Iambic
• Key: F Major
• Source: Johann Daniel Grimm Choralbuch (1755); C. Gregor Choralbuch (1784), alt.
• Notes: 56 A in 1891 Offices of Worship and Hymns