Hymnal: New Christian Hymn and Tune Book
Date: 1882
Compiler: Fillmore Brothers
Publisher/Printer: Fillmore Brothers
First Line: With joy we own thy servant Lord
Topic: Ministry
Writer: J Montgomery
Composer: Thomas Hastings
Meter: CM
Tune: Ortonville
Hymn Number: 312
Page Number: 104, 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.
O 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.
As showers refresh the thirsty plain,
So let his labors prove;
By him extend thy righteous reign-
The reign of truth and love.