Hymnal: The Christian Hymnal Revised
Date: 1882
Compiler: A I Hobbs et al
Publisher/Printer: Christian Publishing Co
First Line: With joy we own Thy servant Lord
Topic: Ministry
Writer: J Montgomery
Composer: Isaac Tucker
Meter: CM
Tune: Devizes
Hymn Number: 281
Page Number: 103, 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.
As show'rs refresh the thirsty plain,
So let his labors prove;
By him extend Thy righteous reign--
The reign of truth and love.