79 (Index of Tunes, XC.)
79.
Tune.--".Ye servants of the Lord, who stand"
Mein Jesu, wie so gross die Lieb'
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True Shepherd, who in love most deep Did watch and suffer for Thy sheep, And didst appoint Thy saints of old To Teach and rule and serve Thy fold; | We thank Thee for that gracious care, And pray that now and everywhere Thy servants call'd to preach Thy Word Be faithful shepherds, like their Lord. | Yea, all who own Thee for their Head, Oh let them in Thy footsteps tread, Owning and loving more Thy cross Through persecution, shame, or loss. | No better trophy hath this day Than hearts new-kindled to obey The call, for Thee that bids them live, And gladly yield all earth can give. | Nor for ourselves we pray alone, In Thee Thy Church is ever one. Unite us here in faith and love Until we worship Thee above. | |