O Jesus Christ, Our Gracious King

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O Jesus Christ, our gracious King

Author: Michael Weisse (1531); Translator: Ewald V. Nolte (1966)
Tune: O SÜSSER HERRE JESU CHRIST
Published in 2 hymnals

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O Jesus Christ, our gracious King,
our praise and thanks to you we bring.
Look with favor on our off'ring,
In your mercy. Amen.

Source: Moravian Book of Worship #820

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Author: Michael Weisse

Michael Weiss was born at Neisse, in Silesia. He was a pastor among the Bohemian Brethren, and a contemporary with Luther. His hymns have received commendation. He died in 1540. --Annotations of the Hymnal, Charles Hutchins, M.A. 1872.… Go to person page >

Translator: Ewald V. Nolte

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First Line:	O Jesus Christ, our gracious King
Title:	O Jesus Christ, Our Gracious King
Translator:	Ewald V. Nolte (1966)
Author:	Michael Weisse (1531)
Meter:	8.8.8.4
Language:	English