The New English Hymnal ‎#194

194. Saviour, who didst healing give

1 Saviour, who didst healing give,
Still in power go before us;
Thou through death didst bid men live,
Unto fuller life restore us;
Strength from thee the fainting found,
Deaf men heard, the blind went seeing;
At thy touch was banished sickness,
And the leper felt new being.

2 Thou didst work thy deeds of old
Through the loving hands of others;
Still thy mercies manifold
Bless men by the hands of brothers;
Angels still before thy face
Go, sweet health to brothers bringing;
Still, hearts glow to tell his praises
With whose name the Church is ringing.

3 Loved physician! for his word
Lo, the gospel page burns brighter,
Mission servant of the Lord,
Painter true, and perfect writer;
Saviour, of thy bounty send
Such as Luke of gospel story,
Friends to all in body’s prison
Till the sufferers see thy glory.

Text Information

• First Line: Saviour, who didst healing give
• Author: H. D. Rawnsley, 1851-1920
• Meter: 78 78 78 88
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: St. Luke: October 18th; The Christian Year: Festivals and Other Holy Days: Proper

Tune Information

• Name: JESUS IST DAS SCHÖNSTE LICHT
• Composer: J. A. Freylinghausen, 1670-1739
• Meter: 78 78 78 88
• Key: G Major