168: I Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer Art


1 I greet thee, who my sure Redeemer art,
My only trust and Saviour of my heart,
Who pain didst undergo for my poor sake;
I pray thee from our hearts all cares to take.

2 Thou art the King of mercy and of grace,
Reigning omnipotent in ev'ry place:
So come, O King, and our whole being sway;
Shine on us with the light of thy pure day.

3 Thou art the life, by which alone we live,
And all our substance and our strength receive;
O comfort us in death's approaching hour,
Strong-hearted then to face it by thy pow'r.

4 Thou hast the true and perfect gentleness,
No harshness hast thou and no bitterness:
Make us to taste the sweet grace found in thee
And ever stay in thy sweet unity.

5 Our hope is in no other save in thee;
Our faith is built upon thy promise free;
O grant to us such stronger hope and sure
That we can boldly conquer and endure.

Text information
First Line:I greet thee, who my sure Redeemer art
Title:I Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer Art
Translator:Elizabeth L. Smith (1868; Alt.)
Meter:10.10.10.10.
Scripture:Galatians 1:4
Topic:Jesus Christ | His Praise; Christ | Kingly Office of; Christ | The Life; Christ | Love and Grace of; Christ | Mediator and Redeemer; Christ | Savior; Unity of Believers
Source:Strasbourg Psalter, 1545
Language:English
Tune information
Tune name:TOULON
Meter:10.10.10.10.
Key:F Major
Source:Genevan Psalter, 1551

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