Together in Song ‎#437

437. Blessèd Jesus, at your word

1 Blessèd Jesus, at your word
we are gathered all to hear you;
let our hearts and minds be stirred
now to seek and love and fear you;
by your gospel pure and holy,
teach us, Lord, to love you solely.

2 All our knowledge, sense and sight
lie in deepest darkness shrouded,
till your Spirit breaks our night
with your beams of truth unclouded;
you alone to God can win us,
only you work good within us.

3 Glorious Lord, yourself impart,
light of light from God proceeding;
open lips and ears and heart,
help us by your Spirit's leading;.
hear the cry your church now raises;
Lord, accept our prayers and praises.

Text Information

• First Line: Blessèd Jesus, at your word
• Author: Tobias Clausnitzer, 1619-84
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-78 (alt.)
• Meter: 78.78.88
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Scripture:
  2 Corinthians 3:12-16
  ;
  2 Corinthians 3:17-18
  ;
  Ephesians 5:6-10
  ;
  Hebrews 10:19-25
  ;
  Isaiah 34:16
  ;
  John 1:1-9
  ;
  John 15:26-27
  ;
  Luke 1:68-79
  ;
  Matthew 18:20
  ;
  Romans 8:26-30
• Topic: Divine Inspiration; Holy Spirit; Invocation; People of God; Prayer for Illimination; Scripture; Worship: Gathering; Worship: The Word

Tune Information

• Name: LIEBSTER JESU
• Composer: Johann Rudolph Ahle, 1625-73
• Meter: 78.78.88
• Key: G Major
• Source: Later form of melody by Ahle