Classic Poem

In 1788 Peter Leibert published a small volume of " beautiful and edifying songs " or hymns, entitled Etliche Liebliche und erbaulichen Lieder. The first hymn of the book is by Alexander Mack.
1

Jesus Christ the Son of God,
May praise and honor be given to Thee.
Who sittest upon the throne
Round which thousands of angels hover.
The number of which holy watchers
Is counted into the ten thousands.

2

O Lord, bless Thou the church
Which Thou hast bought with Thy blood.
Let Thy blessings come to us, O Lord,
Thou who hast died for us,
For Thou hast made us Thy choice
And numbered us with Thy people.

3

O Lord, guard the conditions and standing
Of Thy flock, Thine own members,
Reveal Thyself to them aright,
And collect them soon again.
In the name of Thy might
Give to them the strength of knights.

4

Lord, lift up Thy holy face!
Give to us of Thy divine peace
And let the light of Thine eyes
Shine always in our midst,
Lead Thy lambs in and out
Faithfully in person.
Amen.