The Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#386

386. Blessed Fount of Heavenly Gladness

1 Blessed Fount of heav'nly gladness,
Jesus, Thine are all our pow'rs.
Thee in sickness, want, and sadness
To behold and serve is ours.

2 One another's burdens bearing,
Bringing comfort in distress,
We Thy work, O Lord, are sharing,
Who didst come the poor to bless.

3 Where a child with love is tended,
Where the hungry are supplied,
Where the prisoner is befriended,
Thou art our Reward and Guide.

4 Send Thy love with fire from heaven,
Love that longs to help and bless;
Be it in the world a leaven
Unto peace and righteousness.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Blessed Fount of heav'nly gladness
• Title: Blessed Fount of Heavenly Gladness
• Author: Theodor Fliedner, (1800-1864)
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1937
• Topic: Missions: Inner-Charities; Inner Missions; Deaconesses; Prayer for the Sick
• Notes: For Deaconesses.

Tune Information

• Name: STUTTGART
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7.
• Key: G Major
• Source: Psalmodia Sacra, Gotha, 1715.