Lord Jesus, Thou the Church's Head

Lord Jesus, Thou the Church's Head, Thou art her one Foundation; In Thee she trusts, before Thee bows, And waits for Thy salvation. Built on this Rock secure, Thy Church shall endure E'en though the world decay And all things pass away. Oh, hear, oh, hear us, Jesus! 2. O Lord, let this Thy little flock, Thy name alone confessing, Continue in Thy loving care, True unity possessing. Thy Sacraments, O Lord, And Thy saving Word To us e'er pure retain. Grant that they may remain Our only strength and comfort.

3. Help us to serve Thee evermore With hearts both pure and lowly; And my Thy Word, that light divine, Shine on in splendor holy That we repentance show, In faith ever grow; The power of sin destroy And all that doth annoy. Oh, make us faithful Christians! 4. And for Thy Gospel let us dare To sacrifice all treasure; Teach us to bear Thy blessed cross, To find in Thee all pleasure. Oh, grant us steadfastness In joy and distress, That we Thee ne'er forsake. Let us by grace partake O endless joy and glory.