We Bless the Name of Christ the Lord

Verse 1

We bless the name of Christ the Lord, we bless him for his holy Word, who loved to do his Father’s will, and all his righteousness fulfill.

Verse 2

We follow him with pure delight to sanctify his sacred rite, and thus our faith with water seal, to prove obedience that we feel.

Verse 3

Baptized in God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—-Three-in-One, with conscience free, we rest in God, in love and peace through Jesus’ blood.

Verse 4

By grace we “Abba, Father” cry; by grace the Comforter comes nigh; and for thy grace our love shall be forever, only, Lord, for thee.