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Christian Hearts in Love United

Nicolaus Ludwig, Graf von Zinzendorf (1723) • Frederick William Foster • English

Primary Scripture: John 13:34-35

Verse 1

Christian hearts, in love united, Seeking rest in Jesus, find; Has he not your love ignited Deeply in your hearts and minds? Members on our Head depending Lights reflecting him, our Sun, Servants, his commands attending, We in him, our Lord, are one.

Verse 2

Come, then, come, O flock of Jesus, Covenant with him anew; Unto him who conquered for us, Pledge we love and service true; And should our love's union holy Firmly linked no more remain, Wait we at his footstool lowly, Till he draws us close again.

Verse 3

Oh that we, his steps to follow, Midst affliction, scorn, and spite, And his sacred name to hallow, Will each other more excite. Then the souls he joined together Will, according to his pray'r, Be accepted of the Father, And his kind protection share.

Verse 4

Grant, Lord, that with your direction, "Love each other," we comply, Aiming with unfeigned affection Your love to exemplify; Let our mutual love be glowing, Thus will others plainly view, How we, as on one stem growing, Living branches are in you.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • john 13:34-35

Reference 2

  • john 15:1-17

Reference 3

  • acts 2:46-47

Reference 4

  • romans 12

Reference 5

  • 1-corinthians 1:4-11

Reference 6

  • ephesians 4:1-24

Reference 7

  • colossians 3:14

Reference 8

  • 1-peter 4:8-11

Reference 9

  • 1-john 3:17-24