525 We hail Thee, Lord, Thy Church's rock

1 We hail Thee, Lord, Thy Church's rock, With joyful acclamation! Thou guardian Shepherd of Thy flock, Come, feed Thy congregation. We own the doctrine of Thy cross To be our sole foundation: Accept from every one of us The deepest adoration. 2 O Thou, who always dost abide Thy Church's head and Savior, Be still Thy servants' constant guide, Direct our whole behavior. Thy statutes to Thy Church declare, Still watch o'er its salvation: Each member make Thy special care, And aid him in his station. 3 Jesus, the Church's head and Lord, Who as a shepherd leadest, And with Thy sacrament and word Thy people richly feedest: For mercies in such countless throng We bow our hearts before Thee, And hope we shall in heaven ere long More worthily adore Thee.