Christian Worship ‎#631

631. Speak, O Savior, I Am Listening

1 Speak, O Savior; I am list'ning,
as a servant to his lord.
Let me show respect and honor
to your holy, precious Word,
that each day, my whole life through,
I may serve and follow you.
Let your Word e'er be my pleasure
and my heart's most precious treasure.

2 Oh, what blessing to be near you
and to listen to your voice;
let me ever love and fear you,
let your Word still be my choice!
Many hardened sinners, Lord,
flee in terror at your Word;
but to all who feel sin's burden
you give peace and words of pardon.

3 Lord, your words are waters living
where I quench my thirsty needs.
Lord, your words are bread life-giving;
on your words my spirit feeds.
Lord, your words will be my light
thro' death's cold and dreary night;
yes, they are my sword prevailing
and my cup of joy unfailing.

4 As I pray, dear Jesus, hear me;
let your words in me take root.
May your Spirit e'er be near me
that I bear abundant fruit.
May I daily sing your praise,
from my heart glad anthems raise,
till my highest praise is given
in the endless joy of heaven.

Text Information

• First Line: Speak, O Savior, I am list'ning
• Title: Speak, O Savior, I Am Listening
• Author: Anna Sophia von Hessen-Darmstadt, 1638-1683
• Translator (sts. 2, 3): George A. T. Rygh, 1860-1942 (alt.)
• Meter: 87 87 77 88
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2021
• Scripture:
  1 Samuel 3:10
  ;
  1 Peter 1:23-25
  ;
  John 6:63
  ;
  John 15:1-8
  ;
  Colossians 1:10
• Topic: Word of God
• Source: Tr. sts. 1, 4 Christian Worship, 1993
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: WERDE MUNTER
• Composer: Johann Schop, c. 1590-1667
• Meter: 87 87 77 88
• Key: F Major or modal
• Source: Setting: The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941, alt.
• Copyright: Public Domain