Author: Unknown Music Source: Zions-Harfe, oder, Lieder für die Versammlungen der Gläubigen, Bern, Switzerland, 1844
1. O, Spirit of God’s strength and might, Create in us new life and light; O, join us all in heart and mind, That access to God’s throne we find Within Thy light!
2. O, may we all united stand By holy tie and sacred band, As members of Christ’s body here, Led by Thy Spirit true, sincere, With one accord.
3. May we in perfect love be found When we Thy table, Lord, surround; Keep soul and body purified; Thy blessings, Lord, be multiplied Upon this feast.
4. Then come into our midst today; Impart Thyself to us, we pray. This cup and loaf are proof and sign Of this, Thy covenant divine In Jesus blood.
5. Anew, Lord, we are bound to Thee Through Thy blest sacrifice, which we Partook, that joined in heart and hand; To Zion’s realm and holy land We journey on.
6. Lord, lead us then by Thy strong hand As pilgrims through this desert land; We are pursued by many foes; Deliver us from all our woes, For we are Thine.
7. To Father, Son, and Spirit praise For help and guidance on our ways! Thou givest power from above, Hast chosen us, through Christ, in love To be Thine own!
8. Our joyful praise we sing to Thee, O, Lord of glorious majesty! Through Jesus Christ to Thee we pray And bring our thanks to Thee today Before Thy throne!