Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-88; Edward Osler, 1793 - 1863 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #303 (1958) Meter: 8.8.6.8.8.6 Hymnal Title: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America Lyrics: 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. A-men.
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. Topics: The Ministry; The Propagation of the Gospel; Sacraments and Rites Ordination Languages: English Tune Title: ERFURT (ALLGUTIGER, MEIN PREISGESANG)
Lord of the Church, we humbly pray