Christian Worship ‎#861

861. Lord Jesus Christ, the Church's Head

1 Lord Jesus Christ, the Church's head,
you are her one foundation;
in you she trusts, before you bows,
and waits for your salvation.
Built on this rock secure,
your Church shall endure
though all the world decay
and all things pass away.
O hear, O hear us, Jesus!

2 O Lord, let this your little flock,
your name alone confessing,
continue in your loving care,
true unity possessing.
Your sacraments, O Lord,
and your saving Word
to us e'er pure retain;
grant that they may remain
our only strength and comfort.

3 Help us to serve you evermore
with hearts both pure and lowly;
and may your Word, that light divine,
shine on in splendor holy
that we repentance show,
in faith ever grow;
the pow'r of sin destroy
and evils that annoy.
O make us faithful Christians.

4 And for your gospel let us dare
to sacrifice all treasure;
teach us to bear your blessed cross,
to find in you all pleasure.
O grant us steadfastness
in joy and distress.
Lord, for your mercy's sake,
let us by grace partake
of endless joy and glory.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord Jesus Christ, the Church's head
• Title: Lord Jesus Christ, the Church's Head
• Author: Johann Mentzer, 1658-1734
• Translator: William J. Schaefer, 1891-1976 (alt.)
• Meter: 87 87 65 66 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2021
• Scripture:
  Matthew 16:16-18
  ;
  Ephesians 2:19-20
  ;
  Colossians 1:18
  ;
  Luke 12:32
  ;
  Mark 8:35
• Topic: Church
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: REUTER
• Composer: Friedrich O. Reuter, 1863-1924
• Meter: 87 87 65 66 7
• Key: D Major
• Source: Setting: The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941, alt.
• Copyright: Public Domain