Hymnal: The Christian Hymn Book
Date: 1865
Compiler: Alexander Campbell
Publisher/Printer: Central Book Concern
First Line: Son of God our glorious Head
Topic: The Church/Officers
Writer: G Ide
Composer:
Meter: 7s
Tune:
Hymn Number: 475
Page Number: 290, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsSon of God, our glorious Head!
On us now thy blessing shed;
From thy throne let mercy flow
To thy waiting flock below.
Taught by thee, with prayer sincere,
We have called thy servants here,
For thy needy ones to care,
And thy holy feast to bear.
May the Spirit from above
Fill their hearts with faith and love;
Make them humble, zealous, wise,
Strife to shun, and good devise.
When their earthly work is done,
When the crown of life is won,
May they, with thy favor blest,
Pass from labor into rest.