I. The Preparation. 10,9,10,7,5,8,8,8,8,5 Herr Jesu Christe mein getreuer Hirte [205]Johann Heermann.1630. Lord Jesus Christ, my faithful Shepherd, hear! Feed me with Thy grace, draw inly near. By Thee redeem'd, in Thee alone I live, All I need 'tis Thou canst give: Kyrie Eleison! Ah Lord, Thy timid sheep now feed With joy upon Thy heavenly mead, Lead us to the crystal river Whence our life is flowing ever: Kyrie Eleison! For Thou art calling all the toil-oppress'd, All the weary to Thy rest; The pardon of their sins is here bestow'd, Thou dost free them from their load: Kyrie Eleison! Ah come, Thyself put forth Thine hand, Unbind this heavy iron band, Set me from my sorrows free, Give me strength to follow Thee: Kyrie Eleison! Thou fain wouldst heart and soul to Thee incline, Take me from myself and make me Thine; Thou art the Vine and I the branch, oh grant I may grow in Thee a living plant: Kyrie Eleison! For nought but sins I find in me, Yet are they done away in Thee; Mine are anguish, fear, unrest, But in Thee, Lord, I am blest: Kyrie Eleison! |