We Bid Thee Welcome in the Name

James Montgomery • English

Primary Scripture: Psalm 118:26

Verse 1

We bid you welcome in the name of Jesus, our exalted Head. Come as a servant; so he came, and we receive you in his stead.

Verse 2

Come as a shepherd; guard and keep your fold from all that fosters sin, and nourish lambs, and feed the sheep, the wounded heal, the lost bring in.

Verse 3

Come as a teacher, sent from God charged his whole counsel to declare. lift o'er our ranks the prophet's rod, while we uphold your hands with prayer.

Verse 4

Come as a messenger of peace, filled with the Spirit, fired with love; Live to behold our large increase, and die to meet us all above.

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