481 | The Hymnal#482 | 483 |
Text: | Lord of the Church, we humbly pray |
Author: | Edward Osler |
Author: | Rev. Charles Wesley |
Tune: | MAGDALEN COLLEGE |
Composer: | William Hayes (1706-1777) |
1 Lord of the Church, we humbly pray
For those who guide us in Thy way,
And speak Thy holy Word;
With love divine their hearts inspire,
And touch their lips with hallowed fire,
And needful grace afford.
2 Help them to preach the truth of God,
Redemption through the Saviour's blood;
Nor let the Spirit cease
On all the Church His gifts to shower;
To them, a Messenger of power,
To us, of life and peace.
3 So may they live to Thee alone;
Then hear the welcome word,"Well done!"
And take their crown above;
Enter into their Master's joy,
And all eternity employ
In praise and bliss and love.
Amen.
Text Information | |
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First Line: | Lord of the Church, we humbly pray |
Author: | Rev. Charles Wesley (1749) |
Author: | Edward Osler (1836) |
Meter: | 8. 8. 6. 8. 8. 6. |
Publication Date: | 1950 |
Topic: | Special Seasons and Services: Installations: Pastor; Installations |
Notes: | Based on Rev. Charles Wesley, 1749 |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | MAGDALEN COLLEGE |
Composer: | William Hayes (1706-1777) |
Meter: | 8. 8. 6. 8. 8. 6. |
Key: | C Major |