Moravian Book of Worship ‎#794

794. Blessed Be the Day When I Must Roam (Moravian Emigrants' Hymn)

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1 Blessed be the day when I must roam
far from my country, friends, and home,
an exile, poor and mean;
my fathers' God will be my Guide,
will angel guards for me provide,
my soul, my soul in danger screen.

2 My God will lead me to a spot
where, all my cares and griefs forgot,
I shall enjoy sweet rest.
As pants for cooling streams the hart,
I languish for my heavenly part,
for God, for God, my Refuge blessed.

Text Information

• First Line: Blessed be the day when I must roam
• Title: Blessed Be the Day When I Must Roam (Moravian Emigrants' Hymn)
• Meter: 8.8.6.8.8.8. Iambic
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Psalm 42
  ;
  Psalm 46
  ;
  Isaiah 58:11
• Topic: Journey; Parting; Travelers
• Notes: The members of our Ancient Unity sang these words when bitter persecution compelled them to seek refuge and liberty of conscience in foreign countries.

Tune Information

• Name: INNSBRUCK
• Composer: Heinrich Isaak (c. 1490)
• Meter: 8.8.6.8.8.8. Iambic
• Notes: 79 A in 1891 Offices of Worship and Hymns