Lutheran Worship ‎#84

84. Hail, O Source of Every Blessing

1 Hail, O Source of ev'ry blessing,
Father of all humankind!
Gentiles now, your grace possessing,
In your courts admission find.
Grateful now we fall before you,
In your Church obtain a place,
See your glory and adore you;
Praise your truth and laud your grace.

2 Once far off but now invited,
We approach your sacred throne;
In your covenant united,
Reconciled, redeemed, made one.
Now revealed to eastern sages,
See the Star of Mercy shine;
Myst'ry hid in former ages,
Myst'ry great of love divine.

3 Hail, O all-inviting Savior!
Gentiles now their off'rings bring;
In your temples seek your favor,
Jesus Christ, our Lord and King.
May we, body, soul, and spirit,
Live devoted to your praise,
Glorious realms of bliss inherit,
Grateful anthems ever raise!

Text Information

• First Line: Hail, O Source of ev'ry blessing
• Title: Hail, O Source of Every Blessing
• Author: Basil Woodd, 1760-1831 (alt.)
• Meter: 87 87 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1982
• Topic: Epiphany; Witness

Tune Information

• Name: O DURCHBRECHER
• Meter: 87 87 D
• Key: D Major
• Source: Neues geistreiches Gesangbuch, Halle, 1704
• Copyright: Arrangement: Copyright 1982 Concordia Publishing House.