Text: | Lord of the Church, we humbly pray |
Author: | Edward Osler |
Tune: | PURLEIGH |
Composer: | Arthur H. Brown |
1 Lord of the Church, we humbly pray
For those who guide us in Thy way,
And speak Thy holy Word;
With love divine their hearts inspire,
And touch their lips with hallowed fire,
And needful strength afford.
2 Help them to preach the truth of God,
Redemption through the Saviour's Blood;
Nor let the Spirit cease
On all the Church His gifts to shower;
To them, a messenger of power,
To us, of life and peace.
3 So may they live to Thee alone,
Then hear the welcome word, "Well done!"
And take their crown above;
Enter into their Master's joy,
And all eternity employ
In praise, and bliss, and love.
Amen.
Text Information | |
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First Line: | Lord of the Church, we humbly pray |
Author: | Edward Osler (1836) |
Meter: | 8 8 6. D. (C. P. M.) |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1917 |
Topic: | The Church: The Ministry |
Source: | Based on Charles Wesley, 1749 |
Notes: | Now Public Domain. |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | PURLEIGH |
Composer: | Arthur H. Brown (1856) |
Meter: | 8 8 6. D. (C. P. M.) |
Key: | A Major |
Notes: | Now Public Domain. |