Hymnal: The Christian Hymnal
Date: 1871
Compiler: Under direction of the Christian Hymn-Book Committee
Publisher/Printer: Bosworth Chase & Hall
First Line: With joy we own thy servant Lord
Topic: The Church/Constitution
Writer: <no first name given> <no last name given>
Composer:
Meter: CM
Tune: Chelmsford
Hymn Number: 329
Page Number: 121, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsWith joy we own thy servant, Lord,
Thy minister below,
Ordained to spread thy truth abroad,
That all thy name may know.
Oh may he now, and ever, keep
His eye intent on thee;
Do thou, great Shepherd of the sheep,
His bright example be.
With plenteous grace his heart prepare
To execute thy will;
And give him patience, love, and care,
And faithfulness and skill.
Inflame his mind with ardent zeal,
Thy flock to feed and teach;
And let him live, and let him feel,
The truths he's called to preach.
As showers refresh the thirsty plain,
So let his labors prove:
By him extend thy righteous reign-
The reign of truth and love.