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Since we, though unworthy

Author: F. W. Foster, 1760-1835 Appears in 7 hymnals

BERTHELSDORF

Appears in 12 hymnals Tune Sources: Herrnhut, c. 1735; C. Gregor Choralbuch, 1784 Tune Key: C Major Incipit: 17654 33517 65 Used With Text: Since We, Though Unworthy

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Author: Frederick William Foster, 1760-1835 Hymnal: Hymnal and Liturgies of the Moravian Church #464 (1969) Lyrics: 1 Since we, though unworthy, Through electing grace, ‘Mid Thy ransomed people Have obtained a place, Lord, may we be faithful To our covenant found, To Thee, as our Shepherd, And Thy flock fast bound. 2 While we, deeply humbled, Own we’re oft to blame, This abides our comfort, Thou art still the same, In Thee all the needy Have a Friend most dear, Whose love and forbearance Unexampled are. 3 Hear the joint petition We present to Thee, Whose unbounded mercy Is our only plea; All that is displeasing Unto Thee forgive; More to Thy Name’s glory May we henceforth live. Topics: The Life in Christ Prayer Languages: English Tune Title: BERTHELSDORF

Since We, Though Unworthy

Author: Frederick William Foster Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #746 (1995) Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Lyrics: 1 Since we, though unworthy, through electing grace, ‘mid your ransomed people have obtained a place, Lord, may we be faithful to our cov'nant found, to you, as our shepherd, and your flock fast bound. 2 While we, deeply humbled, own we’re oft to blame, this remains our comfort, you are still the same. In you all the needy have a friend most dear, whose love and forbearance unexampled are. 3 Hear then, dear Lord Jesus, hear our earnest prayer, grant your loving mercy, keep us in your care. All that is displeasing unto you, forgive; more to your name’s glory may we henceforth live. Topics: Prayer; Prayer; Self-Examination; Steadfastness Scripture: John 10, 11 Languages: English Tune Title: BERTHELSDORF

Since we, though unworthy, through electing

Author: Frederick William Foster Hymnal: The Liturgy and Hymns of the American Province of the Unitas Fratrum #527 (1876)

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Frederick W. Foster

1760 - 1835 Person Name: Frederick William Foster, 1760-1835 Author of "Since We, Though Unworthy" in Hymnal and Liturgies of the Moravian Church Foster, Frederick William, second son. of William Foster, was born at Bradford, Aug. 1, 1760, and educated at Fulneck, near Leeds, and at Barby in Prussian Saxony. Entering the Moravian Ministry he held several appointments until 1818, when he was consecrated a Bishop of the Moravian Church. He died at Ockbrook, near Derby, April 12, 1835. He compiled the Moravian Hymn Book of 1801, the Supplement of 1808, and the revised edition of 1826. His translations from the German, and his original hymns appeared in that collection. Two of his original hymns are in the Irish Church Hymnal, 1873; (1) "Lord, Who didst sanctify" 1808 (Holiness desired); and (2) "With thanks before the Lord appear," 1826 (Praise of the Saviour). [George Arthur Crawford, M. A.] --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, Appendix, Part II (1907)