The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#646

646. Lord of the Harvest

1 Lord of the harvest, meet this hour,
The servants of Thy holy Word;
Renew us with Thy Spirit's pow'r,
While here we wait in one accord.

2 Through all the conflicts of the year,
Mid all the storms and ills we bore,
Thy gracious help was ever near,
But still we need Thee more and more.

3 Preside Thou o'er our meeting here;
Give light and wisdom from above;
Direct us, keep us, in Thy fear,
And bind us close with cords of love.

4 O make us holy men of God,
And faithful messengers of grace,
That we may lead to Jesus' blood
The lost and ruined of our race.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord of the harvest, meet this hour
• Title: Lord of the Harvest
• Author: H. J. Bowman
• Alterer: John J. Overholt (1970)
• Meter: L.M. 8.8.8.8.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Acts 6:4
  ;
  Acts 13:2
• Topic: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Seasons, Days, Services: Conference
• Copyright: Altered Text Copyright © 1972 by The Christian Hymnary Publishers
• Notes: We will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word. Acts 6:4. As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them. Acts. 13:2.

Tune Information

• Name: WILLIAMS
• Composer: George Kingsley (1811-1884) (1853)
• Meter: L.M. 8.8.8.8.
• Key: D Major
• Notes: M.M. 50