Hymnal and Liturgies of the Moravian Church ‎#473

473. How Needful, Strictly to Inquire

1 How needful, strictly to inquire
And ask our hearts each day,
“Doth Jesus’ love me still inspire,
My thoughts and actions sway?
Am I a branch in Christ, the Vine?
Am I His own, and is He mine?
Do I by faith unto Him cleave,
And to His honor live?”

2 The Spirit’s witness, full and clear,
Will state the real case,
And either draw a contrite tear
Or thanks unfeigned raise;
Hence will the consequence ensue,
That the full purpose we renew,
To run in faith the appointed race,
Supported by His grace.

Text Information

• First Line: How needful, strictly to inquire
• Title: How Needful, Strictly to Inquire
• Author: Samuel T. Benade, 1746-1830 (c. 1800)
• Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.8.8.6. Iambic
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1969
• Topic: The Life in Christ: Holiness

Tune Information

• Name: WORSHIP
• Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.8.8.6. Iambic
• Key: A♭ Major
• Source: Popular melody adopted at Herrnhut, c. 1740; C. Gregor Choralbuch, 1784

Tune Information:

Der Sabbath ist ums Menschen will'n; (159, A)