Moravian Book of Worship ‎#643

643. In Mercy, Lord, This Grace Bestow

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1 In mercy, Lord, this grace bestow,
that in your service we may do
with gladness and a willing mind
whatever is for us assigned.

2 Lord, grant that we impelled by love,
in smallest things may faithful prove;
till we depart, our lives be true,
devoted wholly unto you.

Text Information

• First Line: In mercy, Lord, this grace bestow
• Title: In Mercy, Lord, This Grace Bestow
• Author (stanza 1): Anna Nitschmann, 1715-1760
• Translator: Frederick William Foster (alt.)
• Author (stanza 2): Henriette Louise von Hayn, 1724-1782 (alt.)
• Meter: L.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Ecclesiastes 9:10
  ;
  1 Corinthians 4:2
  ;
  2 Corinthians 9:7-10
• Topic: Ministry and Christian Vocation; Christian Service; God--Grace and mercy of; Labor and laborers; Ministry; Stewardship

Tune Information

• Name: ROCKINGHAM, OLD
• Composer: Edward Miller (1790)
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: 22 G in 1891 Offices of Worship and Hymns