"Now May He Who from the Dead" John Newton, 1779. Text from: EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN HYMN-BOOK (St. Louis: Concordia Publishing House, 1912), p. 10 15 7s NOW may He who from the dead, Brought the Shepherd of the sheep, Jesus Christ, our King and Head. All our souls in safety keep. 2. May He teach us to fulfil What is pleasing in His sight; Perfect us in all His will, And preserve us day and night. 3. To that dear Redeemer's praise, Who the covenant sealed with blood, Let our hearts and voices raise Loud thanksgivings to our God. ______________________________________________________________ This text was converted to text format for Project Wittenberg by Christopher M. Fincher and is in the public domain. You may freely distribute, copy or print this text. Please direct any comments or suggestions to: Rev. Robert E. Smith, Concordia Theological Seminary. E-mail: CFWLibrary@CRF.CUIS.EDU Surface Mail: 6600 N. Clinton St., Ft. Wayne, IN 46825 USA Phone: (260) 452-3149 Fax: (260) 452-2126 ______________________________________________________________