608. O Jesus, My Lord

1 O Jesus, my Lord,
forever adored,
my portion, my all,
at your holy feet humbly
pleading I fall.

2 As sure as I prove
your mercy and love,
as life you did gain
for me, and my comfort
dost ever remain,

3 so may I prove true,
devoted to you,
and cheerfully stand,
prepared to comply with
your ev'ry command.

4 Keep me through your pow'r
so minded each hour
that I naught beside
may know but you only,
the Lord crucified.

5 Make me your abode,
a temple of God,
a vessel of grace,
prepared for your service
and formed to your praise.

6 The cov'nant is made
with you as my Head.
Lord, grant my request,
to love and to serve you
till with you I rest.

Text Information
First Line: O Jesus, my Lord
Title: O Jesus, My Lord
Author: Nicholas Ludwig von Zinzendorf (1737)
Meter: 5.5.5.11. Anapaestic
Language: English
Publication Date: 1995
Scripture: ;
Topic: Invitation and Response; Christ--All in all; Commitment (3 more...)
Source: Moravian tr. 1808, alt.
Tune Information
Name: NEANDER
Composer: Joachim Neander (1679)
Meter: 5.5.5.11. Anapaestic
Key: E♭ Major
Source: C. Gregor Choralbuch (1784)
Notes: 4 A in 1891 Offices of Worship and Hymns



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