The Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#213

213. We Hail Thee, Lord, Thy Church's Rock

1 We hail Thee, Lord, Thy Church's Rock,
With joyful acclamation!
Thou guardian Shepherd of Thy flock,
Come, feed Thy congregation.
We own the doctrine of Thy cross
To be our sole foundation:
Accept from ev'ry one of us
The deepest adoration.

2 O Thou, who always dost abide
Thy Church's Head and Saviour,
Be still Thy servants' constant guide,
Direct our whole behavior.
Thy statutes to Thy Church declare,
Still watch o'er its salvation:
Each member make Thy special care
And aid him in his station.

3 Jesus, the Church's Head and Lord,
Who as a shepherd leadest,
And with Thy sacrament and Word
Thy people richly feedest:
For mercies in such countless throng
We bow our hearts before Thee,
And hope we shall in heaven ere long
More worthily adore Thee.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: We hail Thee, Lord, Thy Church's Rock
• Title: We Hail Thee, Lord, Thy Church's Rock
• Author: Nicolaus Ludwig Zinzendorf (1741)
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7. D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1937
• Topic: Church Year: Minor Festivals; Second Sunday after Easter; Trinity, Eighth Sunday; Reformation Day; Names and Office of Christ: Head; Names and Office of Christ: Lord; Names and Office of Christ: Rock; Names and Office of Christ: Savior; Names and Office of Christ: Shepherd; Church, and her Head

Tune Information

• Name: O GUD! DITT RIKE INGEN SER
• Composer: Burkhard Waldis (1553)
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7. D.
• Key: D Major