Hymns for Youth ‎#182

182. Blessed Jesus, at Thy Word

1. Blessed Jeus, at thy word
We are gathered all to hear thee;
Let our hearts and souls be stirred
Now to seek and love and fear thee,
By thy teachings, sweet and holy,
Drawn from earth to love thee solely.

2. All our knowledge, sense, and sight
Lie in deepest darkness shrouded
Till thy Spirit breaks our night
With the beams of truth unclouded.
Thou alone to God canst win us;
Thou must work all good within us.

3. Glorious Lord, thyself impart,
Light of light, from God proceeding;
Open thou our ears and heart;
Help us by thy Spirit's pleading.
Hear the cry thy people raises;
Hear and bless our prayers and praises.

Text Information

• First Line: Blessed Jesus, at thy word
• Title: Blessed Jesus, at Thy Word
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth, 1829-1878
• Author: Tobias Clausnitzer, 1619-1684
• Meter: 7 8 7 8 8 8
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1966

Tune Information

• Name: LIEBSTER JESU
• Composer: Johann R. Ahle, 1625-1673
• Meter: 7 8 7 8 8 8
• Incipit: 32125 43121 1
• Key: G Major