631. Speak, O Savior, I Am Listening

1 Speak, O Savior; I am list'ning,
as a servant to his lord.
Let me show respect and honor
to your holy, precious Word,
that each day, my whole life through,
I may serve and follow you.
Let your Word e'er be my pleasure
and my heart's most precious treasure.

2 Oh, what blessing to be near you
and to listen to your voice;
let me ever love and fear you,
let your Word still be my choice!
Many hardened sinners, Lord,
flee in terror at your Word;
but to all who feel sin's burden
you give peace and words of pardon.

3 Lord, your words are waters living
where I quench my thirsty needs.
Lord, your words are bread life-giving;
on your words my spirit feeds.
Lord, your words will be my light
thro' death's cold and dreary night;
yes, they are my sword prevailing
and my cup of joy unfailing.

4 As I pray, dear Jesus, hear me;
let your words in me take root.
May your Spirit e'er be near me
that I bear abundant fruit.
May I daily sing your praise,
from my heart glad anthems raise,
till my highest praise is given
in the endless joy of heaven.

Text Information
First Line: Speak, O Savior, I am list'ning
Title: Speak, O Savior, I Am Listening
Author: Anna Sophia von Hessen-Darmstadt, 1638-1683
Translator (sts. 2, 3): George A. T. Rygh, 1860-1942 (alt.)
Meter: 87 87 77 88
Language: English
Publication Date: 2021
Scripture: ; ; ; ;
Topic: Word of God
Source: Tr. sts. 1, 4 Christian Worship, 1993
Copyright: Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: WERDE MUNTER
Composer: Johann Schop, c. 1590-1667
Meter: 87 87 77 88
Key: F Major or modal
Source: Setting: The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941, alt.
Copyright: Public Domain



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