Church Book ‎#272

272. We hail Thee, Lord, Thy Church's Rock

1 We hail Thee, Lord, Thy Church's Rock,
With joyful acclamation!
Thou Guardian Shepherd of Thy flock,
Come feed Thy congregation.
We own the doctrine of Thy Cross
To be our sole foundation:
Accept from every one of us
The deepest adoration.

2 O Thou, who always dost abide
Thy Church's Head and Saviour,
Be still Thy servants' constant Guide,
Direct our whole behavior.
Thy statutes to Thy Church declare,
Still watch o'er its salvation:
Each member make Thy special care
And aid him in his station.

3 Jesus, the Church's Head and Lord,
Who as a shepherd leadest,
And with Thy precious Blood and Word
Thy people richly feedest:
For mercies in such countless throng
We bow our hearts before Thee,
And hope we shall in heaven ere long
More worthily adore Thee.

Text Information

• First Line: We hail Thee, Lord, Thy Church's Rock
• German Title: Wilkommen unter Deiner Schaar
• Author: Nicholas Louis, Count Zinzendorf (1741)
• Meter: 8, 7. Iambic
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Source: Moravian, Tr. 1789

Tune Information

• Name: EIN NEUES LIED WIR HEBEN AN
• Meter: 8, 7. Iambic
• Key: C Major
• Notes: Composer from index: J. Walter, 1524