The New English Hymnal ‎#68

68. Jesu, Lord of life and glory

1 Jesu, Lord of life and glory,
Bend from heaven thy gracious ear;
While our waiting souls adore thee,
Friend of helpless sinners, hear:
By thy mercy,
O deliver us, good Lord.

2 From the depth of nature's blindness,
From the hardening power of sin,
From all malice and unkindness,
From the pride that lurks within:
By thy mercy,
O deliver us, good Lord.

3 When temptation sorely presses,
In the day of Satan's power,
In our times of deep distresses,
In each dark and trying hour:
By thy mercy,
O deliver us, good Lord.

4 In the weary hours of sickness,
In the times of grief and pain,
When we feel our mortal weakness,
When the creature's help is vain:
By thy mercy,
O deliver us, good Lord.

5 In the solemn hour of dying,
In the face of judgement day,
May our souls, on thee relying,
Find thee still our rock and stay:
By thy mercy,
O deliver us, good Lord.

6 Jesu, may thy promised blessing
Comfort to our souls afford;
May we now, thy love possessing,
And at length our full reward,
Ever praise thee,
Good and ever-glorious Lord.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesu, Lord of life and glory
• Author: John Cummins, 1795-1867 (alt.)
• Meter: 87 87 47
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: The Christian Year: Lent

Tune Information

• Name: ST RAPHAEL
• Composer: E. J. Hopkins, 1818-1901
• Meter: 87 87 47
• Key: G Major