The Hymnal of The Evangelical United Brethren Church ‎#32

32. Blessed Jesus, at Thy Word

1 Blessed Jesus, 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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Blessed Jesus, at Thy word
• Title: Blessed Jesus, at Thy Word
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth (1858)
• Author: Tobias Clausnitzer (1663)
• Meter: 7. 8. 7. 8. 8. 8.
• Publication Date: 1957
• Scripture:
  Matthew 5:1-2
• Topic: Worship: Opening

Tune Information

• Name: LIEBSTER JESU
• Composer: Johann R. Ahle (1664)
• Meter: 7. 8. 7. 8. 8. 8.
• Key: G Major