The New English Hymnal ‎#306

306. Strengthen for service, Lord, the hands

1 Strengthen for service, Lord, the hands
That holy things have taken;
Let ears that now have heard thy songs
To clamour never waken.

2 Lord, may the tongues which 'Holy' sang
Keep free from all deceiving;
The eyes which saw thy love be bright,
Thy blessèd hope perceiving.

3 The feet that tread thy holy courts
From light do thou not banish;
The bodies by thy Body fed
With thy new life replenish.

Text Information

• First Line: Strengthen for service, Lord, the hands
• Translator: C. W. Humphreys, 1840-1921
• Translator: Percy Dearmer 1867-1936
• Meter: 87 87
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: Sacraments and Other Rites: Holy Communion; After Communion
• Source: Syrian, 4th century

Tune Information

• Name: ACH GOTT UND HERR
• Adapter: J. S. Bach, 1685-1750
• Harmonizer: J. S. Bach, 1685-1750
• Meter: 87 87
• Key: B♭ Major
• Source: Neu-Leipziger Gesangbuch, 1682