Moravian Book of Worship ‎#677

677. To You Our Vows with Sweet Accord

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To you our vows with sweet accord,
head of your church, we pay;
we and our house will serve you, Lord;
your word we will obey.
Grant us and all our children grace
in word and deed your name to praise,
and in each family, your will
and purpose to fulfill.

Text Information

• First Line: To you our vows with sweet accord
• Title: To You Our Vows with Sweet Accord
• Author: Frederick William Foster (1826, alt.)
• Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.8.8.6. Iambic
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Joshua 24:15-16
  ;
  Acts 2:39-47
• Topic: Fellowship and Family Life; Covenant; Family Life; Moravian festivals--November 19

Tune Information

• Name: WORSHIP
• Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.8.8.6. Iambic
• Source: Popular melody, adopted at Herrnhut (c. 1740); C. Gregor Choralbuch (1784)
• Notes: 159 A in 1891 Offices of Worship and Hymns