The Book of Praise ‎#416

416. Blessed Jesus, at your word

1 Blessed Jesus, at your word
we are gathered all to hear you;
let our minds and wills be stirred
now to love you and revere you;
by your teachings true and holy
drawn from earth to love you solely.

2 All our knowledge, sense and sight
lie in deepest darkness shrouded,
till your Spirit breaks our night
with the beams of truth unclouded;
you alone to God can win us;
you must work all good within us.

3 Glorious Lord, yourself impart,
light of light, from God proceeding,
open now each mind and heart;
help us by the Spirit's pleading.
Hear the cry your church now raises;
Lord, accept our prayers and praises.

Text Information

• First Line: Blessed Jesus, at your word
• Title: Blessed Jesus, at your word
• Author: Tobias Clausnitzer, 1619-1684
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878 (alt.)
• Meter: 7 8 7 8 8 8
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1997
• Scripture:
  Romans 8:26-27
  ;
  1 Corinthians 2:10-12
• Topic: Christian Nurture / Teaching; Jesus Christ: Light of the World; Jesus Christ: Healer and Teacher; Salvation; Truth; Worship
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: LIEBSTER JESU
• Composer: Johann Rudolph Ahle, 1625-1673
• Harmonizer: J. S. Bach, 1685-1750
• Meter: 7 8 7 8 8 8
• Key: G Major or modal
• Copyright: Public Domain