The Hymnal of The Evangelical United Brethren Church ‎#415

415. Jesus, Thou Divine Companion

1 Jesus, Thou divine Companion,
By Thy lowly human birth
Thou hast come to join the workers,
Burden-bearers of the earth.
Thou, the Carpenter of Nazareth,
Toiling for Thy daily food,
By Thy patience and Thy courage
Thou have taught us toil is good.

2 They who tread the path of labor
Follow where Thy feet have trod;
They who work without complaining
Do the holy will of God.
Thou, the Peace that passeth knowledge,
Dwellest in the daily strife;
Thou, the Bread of heaven, art broken
In the sacrament of life.

3 Every task, however simple,
Sets the soul that does it free;
Every deed of love and kindness
Done to man is done to Thee.
Jesus, Thou divine Companion,
Help us all to work our best;
Bless us in our daily labor,
Lead us to our Sabbath rest.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, Thou divine Companion
• Title: Jesus, Thou Divine Companion
• Author: Henry van Dyke (1909)
• Meter: 8. 7. 8. 7. D.
• Publication Date: 1957
• Scripture:
  Matthew 9:36-38
  ;
  Mark 9:41
  ;
  Luke 2:49-52
  ;
  Luke 19:41

Tune Information

• Name: LOVE DIVINE
• Composer: George F. Lejeune (1872)
• Meter: 8. 7. 8. 7. D.
• Key: F Major