Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#371

371. O Love Supreme, for ever near

1 O Love Supreme, for ever near
In Christ our brother working man,
We pray Thee in our midst appear
And help us as we toil and plan;
O wonderful that Thou shouldst be
The Carpenter of Galilee!

2 Great Brother, here with us abide,
Thyself the pattern all men need;
Thy hand to check, Thine eye to guide,
Thy will our wayward wills to lead;
Our Healer when we disagree;
The Carpenter of Galilee.

3 In truest union may we be
Bound by a common Christ-like good,
In temperance, honour, purity,
And self-forgetful brotherhood;
Our rules, the Gospel precepts free
The Carpenter's of Galilee.

4 Whene'er our zeal is burning low,
When right is hard, and easy wrong;
When we despair at progress slow,
And the old sins are pulling strong,
Then for fresh strength we turn to Thee,
The Carpenter of Galilee.

5 Go forth with us, Thou wondrous Guest,
We need Thee in the shop, the home;
Thy presence will our steps arrest
When we shall tempted be to roam;
And men in us Thyself shall see,
The Carpenter of Galilee.

Text Information

• First Line: O Love Supreme, for ever near
• Author: F. T. Read
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Christ: Carpenter, the; Workingmen, Christ the Friend of; The Church and the Kingdom of God: Social Service; Friend: Jesus our; Self-Dedication; Service: Of Christ; Jesus (See also Christ): Friend

Tune Information

• Name: REST
• Composer: Sir J. Stainer, 1840-1901
• Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8
• Key: D♭ Major