O Master of the loving heart

1 O Master of the loving heart,
The friend of all in need,
We pray that we may be like you
In thought and word and deed.

2 Your days were full of kindly acts;
Your speech was true and plain;
Of those who ever sought you, Lord,
None came to you in vain.

3 Your face was warm with sympathy;
Your hand God's strength revealed;
Who saw your face or felt your touch
Were comforted and healed.

4 Oh, grant us hearts like yours, dear Lord,
So joyous, free and true,
That all your children, ev'rywhere,
Be drawn by us to you.

Source: Christian Worship: a Lutheran hymnal #491