Hymns for the Living Church ‎#530

530. Gracious Savior, Who Didst Honor

1 Gracious Savior, who didst honor
Womankind as woman’s son;
Very man, though God begotten,
And with God the Father One;
Grant that womanhood may be
Consecrated, Lord, to Thee.

2 Jesus, Son of human mother,
Bless our motherhood, we pray;
Give us grace to lead our children,
Draw them to Thee day by day;
May our sons and daughters be
Dedicated, Lord, to Thee.

3 Thou who didst with Joseph labor,
Nor didst humble work disdain,
Grant we may Thy footsteps follow
Patiently through toil or pain;
May our quiet home-life be
Lived, O Lord, in Thee, to Thee.

4 Thou who didst go forth in sorrow,
Toiling for the souls of men,
Thou who shalt draw all men to Thee,
Though despised, rejected then;
Humble though our influence be,
Use it in the world for Thee.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Gracious Savior, who didst honor
• Title: Gracious Savior, Who Didst Honor
• Author: Emily L. Shirreff, 1814-1897
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 7 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1974
• Scripture:
  Proverbs 31:30
• Topic: Children: Hymns about Children; Dedications: of Children and Parents; Family; Home; Mother's Day

Tune Information

• Name: KOMM, O KOMM
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 7 7
• Key: F Major
• Source: Neuvermehrtes Gesangbuch, Meiningen, 1693