The Lutheran Hymnal ‎#566

566. Christ By Heavenly Hosts Adored

1 Christ, by heav'nly hosts adored,
Gracious, mighty, sov'reign Lord,
God of nations, King of kings,
Head of all created things,
By the Church with joy confest,
God o'er all forever blest--
Pleading at Thy throne we stand,
Save Thy people, bless our land.

2 On our fields of grass and grain
Send, O Lord, the kindly rain;
O'er our wide and goodly land
Crown the labors of each hand.
Let Thy kind protection be
O'er our commerce on the sea.
Open, Lord, thy bounteous hand;
Bless Thy people, bless our land.

3 Let our rulers ever be
Men that love and honor Thee;
Let the powers by Thee ordained
Be in righteousness maintained.
In the people's hearts increase
Love of piety and peace;
Thus united, we shall stand
One wide, free, and happy land.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Christ, by heav'nly hosts adored
• Title: Christ By Heavenly Hosts Adored
• Author: Henry Harbaugh (1860, cento, alt.)
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1941
• Scripture:
  Jeremiah 29:7
• Topic: Times and Seasons: Harvest and Thanksgiving

Tune Information

• Name: ST. GEORGE
• Composer: George J. Elvey
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.D.
• Key: F Major