Moravian Book of Worship ‎#444

444. Grace and Peace from God

1 Grace and peace from God, our blessed Savior,
be with all who love his name;
church of Christ, his service deem a favor,
joyfully his death proclaim,
be prepared for rest or for employment,
from activity derive enjoyment,
serve with zeal and faithfulness,
filled with love his name confess.

2 Chosen flock, your faithful Shepherd follow,
who laid down his life for you;
all your days unto his service hallow,
each to be disciples true;
evermore rejoice to do his pleasure,
be the fullness of his grace your treasure;
should success your labor crown,
give the praise to him alone.

3 Gracious Father, bless this congregation
as the purchase of your Son;
for his sake behold us with compassion,
and us all your children own;
Jesus, grant to us your peace and favor;
Holy Ghost, dwell with us forever,
and to us Christ’s love explain;
hear us, Lord our God! Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Grace and peace from God, our blessed Savior
• Title: Grace and Peace from God
• Author (stanza 1): Christian Gregor (1778)
• Author (stanza 2): Nicholas Ludwig von Zinzendorf (1748)
• Author (stanza 3): John Swertner (1789)
• Translator: John Swertner (1789)
• Meter: 10.7.10.7.10.10.7.7. Trochaic
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  John 10:11
  ;
  2 Corinthians 13:13
  ;
  Ephesians 6:23-24
• Topic: Special Occasions; Blessing; Christ--Grace and mercy of; Christ--Shepherd, the; Church--Community in Christ; Discipleship

Tune Information

• Name: COVENANT
• Meter: 10.7.10.7.10.10.7.7. Trochaic
• Key: A♭ Major
• Source: Herrnhut (c. 1735); C. Gregor Choralbuch (1784)
• Notes: 185 A in 1891 Offices of Worship and Hymns