1 To Thee, Saviour, we draw near, With our thanks we now appear. Hear Thou, Lord, our childlike plea; Grant what we shall ask of Thee. 2 Mortals in this world can find Joys that cheer the carnal mind, And what men shall count as gain, All such pleasures are in vain. 3 Precious is Thy kingdom there, What can now with it compare! Grace, O Lord, in Thee, we find, Joy and peace for heart and mind. 4 Jesus, come, we do implore! Thine we’d be forevermore. Give us now Thy Spirit’s seal; Thus Thy promises reveal. 5 Lord, Thy gospel does resound With its news the world around. Nations hear the blessed word, Grace and peace from Christ, the Lord. 6 Open Thou the hearts of men! Let Thy kingdom come, and then Check Thou every cunning might, Turn to day the darkest night! 7 In Thine heralds, power inspire, Patience, wisdom, love’s true fire! Though they here must sow in tears, Yet the richest fruit is theirs. 8 Zion, thank Thy Lord anew; What you pray He’ll gladly do, For His mercy does appear To us all, both far and near. 9 Brethren, sing through all the days Songs of love and hymns of praise. Jesus Christ our joy shall be Here and in eternity.
Source: Zion's Harp: a collection of hymns and songs for the Apostolic Christian Church of America #132
Bahnmaier, Jonathan Friedrich, son of J. G. Bahnmaier, Town Preacher at Oberstenfeld, near Bottwar, Württemberg, was born at Oberstenfeld, July 12, 1774. After completing his studies at Tübingen, his first appointment was, in 1798, as assistant to his father. He became Diaconus at Marbach on the Neckar in 1806, and at Ludwigsburg in 1810, where he was for a time the head of a young ladies' school. In 1815 he was appointed Professor of Education and Homiletics at Tübingen, but in the troublous times that followed had to resign his post. He received in 1819 the appointment of Decan and Town Preacher at Kirchheim-unter-Teck, where he continued as a faithful, unwearied, and successful worker for 21 years. He was distinguished as a preacher,… Go to person page >
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