RitualSong (2nd ed.) ‎#901

901. Jesus, Our Divine Companion

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1 Jesus, our divine companion,
By your lowly human birth
You have come to join all workers,
Burden-bearers of the earth.
As the carpenter of Naz'reth,
Toiling for your daily food,
By your patience and your courage,
You have taught us work is good.

2 All who tread the path of labor
Follow where your feet have trod;
All who work without complaining
Do the holy will of God.
You, the peace surpassing knowledge,
Dwell with us in daily strife;
You, the Bread of heaven, broken
In the sacrament of life.

3 Ev'ry task, however simple,
Fills the soul with grace anew;
Ev'ry act of human kindness
Done in love is done to you.
Jesus, our divine companion,
Help us all to work our best;
Bless us in our daily labor,
Lead us to the Sabbath rest.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, our divine companion
• Title: Jesus, Our Divine Companion
• Author: Henry van Dyke, 1852-1933 (alt.)
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2016
• Topic: Social Concern

Tune Information

• Name: PLEADING SAVIOR
• Harmonizer: Richard Proulx, 1937-2010
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 D
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Christian Lyre, 1830
• Copyright: Harm. © 1986, GIA Publications, Inc.