Text:Jesus, whom Thy Church doth own
Author:Gerhard Terstegen
Translator:Catherine Winkworth
Tune:SULLIVAN
Adapter:John H. Spielman
Composer:C. A. P.

193. Jesus, whom Thy Church doth own

1 Jesus, whom Thy Church doth own
As her Head and King alone,
Bless me Thy poor member too;
And Thy Spirit's influence give
That to Thee henceforth I live,
Daily Thou my strength renew.

2 Let Thy living Spirit flow
Through Thy members all below,
With its warmth and power divine;
Scatter'd far apart they dwell,
Yet in every land, full well,
Lord, Thou knowest who is Thine.

3 Those who serve Thee I would serve,
Never from their union swerve,
Here I cry before Thy face--
Zion, God give thee good speed,
Christ thy footsteps ever lead,
Make thee steadfast in His ways.

Text Information
First Line: Jesus, whom Thy Church doth own
Author: Gerhard Terstegen (1755)
Translator: Catherine Winkworth (1858)
Meter: 7s. Six lines. No. 9
Language: English
Publication Date: 1908
Topic: The Catechism: The Church; Second Sunday after Epiphany; First Sunday in Lent (4 more...)
Notes: From the German text: Jesu, du bist alleine
Tune Information
Name: SULLIVAN
Composer: C. A. P. (1855)
Adapter: John H. Spielman (1881)
Meter: 7s. Six lines. No. 9
Key: B♭ Major



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