Trinity Hymnal ‎#355

355. Lord Jesus Christ, our Lord most dear

1 Lord Jesus Christ, our Lord most dear,
As thou wast once an infant here,
So give this child of thine, we pray,
Thy grace and blessing day by day.
O holy Jesus, Lord Divine,
We pray thee guard this child of thine.

2 As in thy heav'nly Kingdom, Lord,
All things obey thy sacred Word,
Do thou thy mighty succour give,
And shield this child by morn and eve.
O holy Jesus, Lord Divine,
We pray thee guard this child of thine.

3 Their watch let angels round him keep
Where'er he be, awake, asleep;
Thy saving grace on him bestow
That he in thee may live and grow.
O holy Jesus, Lord Divine,
We pray thee guard this child of thine.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord Jesus Christ, our Lord most dear
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth (1869)
• Author: Heinrich of Laufenberg, 15th century
• Meter: 8. 8. 8. 8. 8. 8.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  Galatians 3:29
• Topic: Baptism; Christ: Guide; Christ: Kingdom of; Christ: Refuge; The Church: Baptism
• Notes: St. 2, lines 4 and 5, alt.

Tune Information

• Name: CHRYSOSTOM
• Composer: Sir Joseph Barnby (1872)
• Meter: 8. 8. 8. 8. 8. 8.
• Key: E♭ Major