Hymnal: The Christian Hymn Book
Date: 1865
Compiler: Alexander Campbell
Publisher/Printer: Central Book Concern
First Line: With joy we own thy servant Lord
Topic: The Church/Officers
Writer: <no first name given> Montgomery
Composer:
Meter: CM
Tune:
Hymn Number: 469
Page Number: 286, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsWith joy we own thy servant, Lord,
Thy minister below,
Ordain'd 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.
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.