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Author: Joseph Augustus Seiss Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 9 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus, Master, Son of God, Rich in gifts for human good, Giv'n Thyself for us, for all, Thou dost many servants call. 2 By Thy mercy and Thy love, Through Thy Spirit from above, Plenteous grace to each is given, Grace to serve the Lord of heaven. 3 Thanks for those devoted bands, Who, with earnest hearts and hands, Wait and work the sick to cheer, Spreading mercies far and near. 4 While the sacred cross they bear, Grant them Thy rewards to share; Be their Help where'er they go, Bearing balm for human woe. 5 Guide and bless them on their way; Let Thy Spirit be their stay; May their numbers, Lord, increase, Bring them to Thy heavenly peace. Amen. Topics: Missions Inner-Charities; Inner Missions; Deaconesses Used With Tune: HORTON

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HORTON

Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 393 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: C. von Wartensee Tune Key: A Flat Major Incipit: 51311 65542 31657 Used With Text: Jesus, Master, Son of God

GUD VÅR GUD

Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 7 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: J. F. Lagergren Tune Key: G Major Incipit: 15123 42132 7165 Used With Text: Jesus, Master, Son of God

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Jesus, Master, Son of God

Author: Joseph Augustus Seiss Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #390 (1937) Lyrics: 1 Jesus, Master, Son of God, Rich in gifts for human good, Giv'n Thyself for us, for all, Thou dost many servants call. 2 By Thy mercy and Thy love, Through Thy Spirit from above, Plenteous grace to each is given, Grace to serve the Lord of heaven. 3 Thanks for those devoted bands, Who, with earnest hearts and hands, Wait and work the sick to cheer, Spreading mercies far and near. 4 While the sacred cross they bear, Grant them Thy rewards to share; Be their Help where'er they go, Bearing balm for human woe. 5 Guide and bless them on their way; Let Thy Spirit be their stay; May their numbers, Lord, increase, Bring them to Thy heavenly peace. Amen.

Jesus, Master, Son of God

Author: Joseph Augustus Seiss Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #390 (1926) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Lyrics: 1 Jesus, Master, Son of God, Rich in gifts for human good, Giv'n Thyself for us, for all, Thou dost many servants call. 2 By Thy mercy and Thy love, Through Thy Spirit from above, Plenteous grace to each is given, Grace to serve the Lord of heaven. 3 Thanks for those devoted bands, Who, with earnest hearts and hands, Wait and work the sick to cheer, Spreading mercies far and near. 4 While the sacred cross they bear, Grant them Thy rewards to share; Be their Help where'er they go, Bearing balm for human woe. 5 Guide and bless them on their way; Let Thy Spirit be their stay; May their numbers, Lord, increase, Bring them to Thy heavenly peace. Amen. Topics: Missions Inner-Charities; Inner Missions; Deaconesses Languages: English Tune Title: HORTON

Jesus, Master, Son of God

Author: Joseph Augustus Seiss Hymnal: Common Service Book of the Lutheran Church #238 (1917) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Lyrics: 1 Jesus, Master, Son of God, Rich in gifts for human good, Given Thyself for us, for all, Thou dost many servants call. 2 By Thy mercy and Thy love, Through Thy Spirit from above, Plenteous grace to each is given-- Grace to serve the Lord of heaven. 3 Thanks for those devoted bands, Who, with earnest hearts and hands, Wait and work the sick to cheer, Spreading mercies far and near. 4 While the sacred cross they bear, Grant them Thy reward to share; Be their Help where'er they go, Bearing balm for human woe. 5 Guide and bless them on their way; Let Thy Spirit be their stay; May their numbers, Lord, increase, Bring them to Thy heavenly peace. Amen. Topics: The Church The Sanctuary Languages: English Tune Title: GUD VÅR GUD

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Joseph A. Seiss

1823 - 1904 Person Name: Joseph Augustus Seiss Author of "Jesus, Master, Son of God" in The Hymnal and Order of Service Joseph A. Seiss was born and raised in a Moravian home with the original family name of Seuss. After studying at Pennsylvania College in Gettysburg and completing his theological education with tutors and through private study, Seiss became a Lutheran pastor in 1842. He served several Lutheran congregations in Virginia and Maryland and then became pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church (1858-1874) and the Church of the Holy Communion (1874-1904), both in Philadelphia. Known as an eloquent and popular preacher, Seiss was also a prolific author and editor of some eighty volumes, which include The Last Times (1856), The Evangelical Psalmist (1859), Ecclesia Lutherana (1868), Lectures on the Gospels (1868-1872), and Lectures on the Epistles (1885). He contributed to and compiled several hymnals. Bert Polman