Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#463

463. O Christ, our God, who with Thine own hast been

1 O Christ, our God, who with Thine own hast been,
Our spirits cleave to Thee, the Friend unseen.

2 Vouchsafe that all who on Thy bounty feed
May heed Thy love, and prize Thy gifts indeed.

3 Make every heart that is Thy dwelling-place
A watered garden filled with fruits of grace.

4 Each holy purpose help us to fulfil;
Increase our faith to feed upon Thee still.

5 Illuminate our minds, that we may see
In all around us holy signs of Thee.

6 And may such witness in our lives appear,
That all may know Thou hast been with us here.

7 O grant us peace, that by Thy peace possessed,
Thy life within us we may manifest.

8 So shall we pass our days in holy fear,
In joyful consciousness that Thou art near.

9 So shalt Thou be for ever, loving Lord,
Our Shield and our exceeding great Reward.

Text Information

• First Line: O Christ, our God, who with Thine own hast been
• Author: Canon G. H. Bourne, 1840-
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Communion: With Christ; The Christian Life: Aspiration and Prayer; Peace: Of God; Lord's Supper

Tune Information

• Name: LAMMAS
• Composer: Arthur Henry Brown, 1830-
• Meter: 10.10
• Key: G Major or modal