Zion's Harp ‎#132

132. To Thee, Saviour, we draw near

1 To Thee, Saviour, we draw near,
With our thanks we now appear.
Hear Thou, Lord, our childlike plea;
Grant what we shall ask of Thee.

2 Mortals in this world can find
Joys that cheer the carnal mind,
And what men shall count as gain,
All such pleasures are in vain.

3 Precious is Thy kingdom there,
What can now with it compare!
Grace, O Lord, in Thee, we find,
Joy and peace for heart and mind.

4 Jesus, come, we do implore!
Thine we’d be forevermore.
Give us now Thy Spirit’s seal;
Thus Thy promises reveal.

5 Lord, Thy gospel does resound
With its news the world around.
Nations hear the blessed word,
Grace and peace from Christ, the Lord.

6 Open Thou the hearts of men!
Let Thy kingdom come, and then
Check Thou every cunning might,
Turn to day the darkest night!

7 In Thine heralds, power inspire,
Patience, wisdom, love’s true fire!
Though they here must sow in tears,
Yet the richest fruit is theirs.

8 Zion, thank Thy Lord anew;
What you pray He’ll gladly do,
For His mercy does appear
To us all, both far and near.

9 Brethren, sing through all the days
Songs of love and hymns of praise.
Jesus Christ our joy shall be
Here and in eternity.

Text Information

• First Line: To Thee, Saviour, we draw near
• Author: Jonathan Friedrich Bahnmaier
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2003
• Source: German

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