478 - Jesus Christ our Lord

1. Jesus, our mighty Lord, our strength in sadness,

the father's conquering Word, true source of gladness;

your Name we glorify, O Jesus, throned on high;

you gave yourself to die for our salvation.

2. Good shepherd of your sheep, your own defending,

in love your children keep to life unending.

You are yourself the Way: lead ys then day by day

in your own steps, we pray, O Lord most holy.

3. Glorious their life who sing, with glad

thanksgiving,

true hymns to Christ the King in all their living:

all who confess his Name, come then with hearts aflame;

the God of peace acclaim as Lord and Savior.

Words: Clement of Alexandria (170?-220?)l oara, F. Bland Taylor (1895-1984), rev. Music: Monk's Gate, Sussex folk melody; adapt. Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)