Moravian Book of Worship ‎#672

672. They Who Jesus' Followers Are

1 They who Jesus’ followers are
and enjoy his faithful care,
by a mutual, hearty love
their belief in Jesus prove.

2 By your reconciling love
ev'ry stumbling-block remove;
each to each unite, endear;
come, and spread your banner here.

3 Let us each for others care,
Each another's burden bear,
To your church a pattern give,
showing how believers live.

4 May it to the world appear
that we your disciples are
by our loving mutually,
by our Christian unity.

Text Information

• First Line: They who Jesus' followers are
• Title: They Who Jesus' Followers Are
• Author (stanza 1): John Gambold (1742)
• Author (stanza 2,3): Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 (alt.)
• Author (stanza 4): Frederick William Foster (1789, alt.)
• Meter: 7.7.7.7. Trochaic
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Matthew 5:43-48
  ;
  John 13:35
  ;
  Galatians 6:1-10
  ;
  Ephesians 6:23-24
• Topic: Fellowship and Family Life; Christ's Example; Discipleship; Life in Christ; Love for Others

Tune Information

• Name: HERRNHUT
• Composer: J. Thommen (1745)
• Meter: 7.7.7.7. Trochaic
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Herrnhut (c. 1735); C. Gregor Choralbuch (1784)
• Notes: 11 A in 1891 Offices of Worship and Hymns