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Text:Lord, Open Thou Both Heart and Ear
Author:J. Olearius
Translator:H. Brueckner
Tune:OLD HUNDREDTH
Composer:L. Bourgeois

10. Lord, Open Thou Both Heart and Ear

1 Lord, open Thou both heart and ear,
That I Thy precious Word may hear;
Let me Thy Word preserve with care,
And make Thou me Thy child and heir.

2 Thy Word can move the inmost heart,
To soul and body health impart,
Sweet comfort lend in all my woe
And grace and peace on me bestow.

3 To Thee, O Triune God, alone,
Who sittest on Thy heav'nly throne,
Shall honor, praise and glory be
By all throughout eternity.

Text Information
First Line: Lord, open Thou both heart and ear
Title: Lord, Open Thou Both Heart and Ear
Translator: H. Brueckner (1925)
Author: J. Olearius (1671)
Meter: L. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1930
Topic: Opening of Worship
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: OLD HUNDREDTH
Composer: L. Bourgeois (1551)
Meter: L. M.
Key: G Major
Notes: Public Domain.



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