Hymnal and Liturgies of the Moravian Church ‎#288

288. Lord, Grant Thy Servants Grace

1 Lord, grant Thy servants grace,
All needful gifts bestowing,
That all due faithfulness
They in their service showing,
Their duties as they ought
May punctually be done;
Then with success, when wrought,
Their work vouchsafe to crown.

2 We pray Thee, bless them all,
And prosper their endeavor,
In their important call
To serve Thee, gracious Saviour;
Thou listenest to our prayers,
And surely wilt uphold
The faithful ministers
Of Thy redeemed fold.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, grant Thy servants grace
• Title: Lord, Grant Thy Servants Grace
• Author (stanza 2): Nicholas L. von Zinzendorf, 1700-1760 (1801)
• Author (stanza 1): Johann Heermann, 1585-1647 (1630)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1969
• Topic: The Church's Life and Work: The Ministry
• Source: M. tr., 1801

Tune Information

• Name: DIE WOLLUST DIESER WELT
• Composer: Ahasverus Fritsch, 1629-1701 (1679, a.)
• Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6.
• Key: D Major