Lord Jesus, who art come

Verse 1

Lord Jesus, you have come a teacher sent from heaven and by both word and deed God's truth to us have given. You wisely have ordained the holy ministry that we, your flock, may know the truth that sets us free.

Verse 2

O blessed ministry of reconciliation, that shows the way to God and brings to us salvation! Lord, by your gospel pure, you bless and keep your fold, you call, enlighten, keep, you comfort and uphold.

Verse 3

Preserve this ministry while harvest days are keeping; and since the fields are ripe and hands are few for reaping, send workers forth, O Lord, the sheaves to gather in that not a soul be lost which you have come to win.

Verse 4

The servants you have called and to your Church are giving preserve in doctrine pure and holiness of living. Your Spirit fill their hearts and charge their words with pow'r; what they should boldly speak, O give them in that hour!

Verse 5

Bring those into your fold who still to you are strangers; guard those who are within against offense and dangers. Press onward with your Word till pastor and his fold through faith in you, O Christ, your glory shall behold.