Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary ‎#230

230. Speak, O Lord, Thy Servant Heareth

1 Speak, O Lord, Thy servant heareth,
To Thy Word I now give heed;
Life and spirit Thy Word beareth,
All Thy Word is true indeed.
Death's dread power in me is rife;
Jesus, may Thy Word of Life
Fill my soul with love's strong fervor
That I cling to Thee forever.

2 Oh what blessing to be near Thee
And to hearken to Thy voice!
May I ever love and fear Thee
That Thy Word may be my choice!
Oft were hardened sinners, Lord,
Struck with terror by Thy Word;
But to him who for sin grieveth
Comfort sweet and hope it giveth.

3 Lord, Thy words are waters living
Where I quench my thirsty need.
Lord, Thy words are bread life-giving,
On Thy words my Soul doth feed.
Lord, Thy words shall be my light
Through death's vale and dreary night;
Yea, they are my sword prevailing
And my cup of joy unfailing.

4 Precious Jesus, I beseech Thee,
May Thy words take root in me;
May this gift from heav'n enrich me
So that I bear fruit for Thee!
Take them never from my heart
Till I see Thee as Thou art,
When in heav'nly bliss and glory
I shall greet Thee and adore Thee.

Text Information

• First Line: Speak, O Lord, Thy servant heareth
• Title: Speak, O Lord, Thy Servant Heareth
• German Title: Rede, liebster jesu, rede
• Author: Anna Sophia of Hesse-Darmstadt, 1638-83 (abr.)
• Translator: G. A. T. Rygh, 1860-1942
• Meter: 87 87 77 88
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1996
• Topic: Sexagesima

Tune Information

• Name: WERDE MUNTER
• Composer: J. Schop, c. 1590-1667
• Meter: 87 87 77 88
• Key: F Major