Author: Ephraim the Syrian, c. 306-373; Charles W. Humphreys, 1841-1921; Percy Dearmer Hymnal: Common Praise #323 (2000) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Hymnal Title: Common Praise Lyrics: 1 Strengthen for service, Lord, the hands
that holy things have taken;
let ears that now have heard thy songs
to clamour never waken.
2 Lord, may the tongues which 'Holy' sang
keep free from all deceiving;
the eyes which saw thy love be bright,
thy blessèd hope perceiving.
3 The feet that tread thy holy courts
from light do thou not banish;
the bodies by thy Body fed
with thy new life replenish. Topics: Proper 21 Year B Scripture: Hebrews 12:12-13 Languages: English Tune Title: ACH GOTT UND HERR
Strengthen for service, Lord, the hands