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Text:Lord of the Church, We Humbly Pray
Author:Edward Osler, 1798-1863
Tune:KOMMT HER ZU MIR

261. Lord of the Church, We Humbly Pray

1 Lord of the Church, we humbly pray
For those who guide us in your way
And speak your holy Word.
With love divine their hearts inspire,
And touch their lips with hallowed fire,
And needful strength afford.

2 Help them to preach your truth, O God,
Redemption through the Savior's blood,
Nor let the Spirit cease
On all the Church his gifts to show'r:
To them a messenger of pow'r;
To us, of life and peace.

3 So may they live to you 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.

Text Information
First Line: Lord of the Church, we humbly pray
Title: Lord of the Church, We Humbly Pray
Author: Edward Osler, 1798-1863
Meter: 886 886
Language: English
Publication Date: 1982
Topic: Ordination, Installation
Tune Information
Name: KOMMT HER ZU MIR
Meter: 886 886
Key: A Major
Source: Nürnberg, 1534
Copyright: Arrangement: Copyright 1982 Concordia Publishing House.



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