The New English Hymnal ‎#172

172. Thou art the Christ, O Lord

1 'Thou art the Christ, O Lord,
The Son of God, most high!'
For ever be adored
That name in earth and sky,
In which, though mortal strength may fail,
The saints of God at last prevail.

2 O surely he was blest
With blessedness unpriced,
Who, taught of God, confessed
The Godhead in the Christ;
For of thy Church, Lord, thou didst own
Thy saint a true foundation-stone.

3 Thrice fallen, thrice restored,
The bitter lesson learnt,
That heart for thee, O Lord,
With triple ardor burnt.
The cross he took he laid not down
Until he grasped the martyr's crown.

4 O bright triumphant faith,
O courage void of fears,
O love most strong in death,
O penitential tears!
By these, Lord, keep us lest we fall,
And make us go where thou shalt call.

Text Information

• First Line: Thou art the Christ, O Lord
• Author: W. Walsham How, 1823-97
• Meter: 66 66 88
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: St. Peter; The Christian Year: Festivals and Other Holy Days: Proper
• Notes: Alternative tune: GOPSAL 443

Tune Information

• Name: CROFT'S 136TH
• Composer: William Croft, 1678-1727
• Meter: 66 66 88
• Key: C Major