BLEST WE ARE TO HEAR THE GOSPEL

Don Fortner

(Tune: Come, Thou Fount #17 87.87D)

Blest we are to hear the gospel

Of God's grace in Jesus Christ;

Blest to have one of His servants

Open His Word in our midst.

Holy Father, grant your power

To the man who speaks for You;

Holy Spirit, as we hear him,

Let us now our Savior view!

By the gospel waken sinners,

Give them life and faith, O Christ!

Edify and comfort Your saints;

Visit us, O blessed Christ!

Reprove and revive us, Savior,

By the preaching of the Word;

Draw our hearts in sweet communion

To Yourself, beloved Lord!