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Grace and Peace from God, Our Blessed Saviour

Author: John Swertner, 1746-1813; Christian Gregor, 1723-1801; Nicholas L. von Zinzendorf, 1700-1760 Hymnal: Hymnal and Liturgies of the Moravian Church #570 (1969) Lyrics: 1 Grace and peace from God, our blessed Saviour, 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, thy faithful Shepherd follow, Who laid down His life for thee; All thy days unto His service hallow, Each His true disciple be, Evermore rejoice to do His pleasure, Be the fullness of His grace thy treasure; Should success thy labor crown, Give the praise to Him alone. 3 Gracious Father, bless this congregation As the purchase of Thy Son; For His sake behold us with compassion, And us all Thy children won; Jesus, grant to us Thy peace and favor; Holy Ghost, abide with us for ever, And to us Christ’s love explain; Hear us, Lord our God! Amen. Topics: Hymns for Special Occasions Festal Days Languages: English Tune Title: COVENANT

Grace and Peace from God

Author: Christian Gregor; Nicholas Ludwig von Zinzendorf; John Swertner; John Swertner Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #444 (1995) Meter: 10.7.10.7.10.10.7.7 First Line: Grace and peace from God, our blessed Savior Lyrics: 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. Topics: Special Occasions; Blessing; Christ--Grace and mercy of; Christ--Shepherd, the; Church--Community in Christ; Discipleship Scripture: John 10:11 Languages: English Tune Title: COVENANT