Send, O Lord, Thy Holy Spirit |
Unknown, 19th century, tr.by Frederick W. Herzberger, 1930; German text
Send, O Lord, Thy Holy Spirit On Thy servant now, we pray; Let him prove a faithful shepherd To Thy little lambs alway. Thy pure teaching to proclaim, To extol Thy holy name, And to feed Thy lambs, dear Savior, Make his aim and sole endeavor. | 2. Thou, O Lord, Thyself hast called him For Thy precious lambs to care; But to prosper in his calling, He the Spirit's gifts must share. Grant him wisdom from above, Fill his heart with holy love; In all weakness be Thou near him, In his prayers, Good Shepherd, hear him. |
3. Help, Lord Jesus, help him nourish Our dear children with Thy Word That in constant love they serve Thee Till in heav'n their song is heard. Boundless blessings, Lord, bestow On his faithful toil below Till by grace to him is given His reward, the crown of heaven. |