Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes ‎#328

328. O God unseen, yet ever near

1 O God unseen, yet ever near,
Thy presence may we feel;
And thus, inspired with holy fear,
Before Thine altar kneel.

2 Here may Thy faithful people know
The blessings of Thy Love,
The streams that through the desert flow,
The manna from above.

3 We come, obedient to Thy Word,
To feast on heavenly food;
Our meat the Body of the Lord,
Our drink, His precious Blood.

4 Thus may we all Thy words obey,
For we, O God, are Thine;
And go rejoicing on our way,
Renewed with strength divine.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O God unseen, yet ever near
• Author: Edward Osler (1835)
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1899
• Topic: Bread: Living; Christ: Living Bread; Church: Sacraments of; Lord's Supper; Lord's Supper: Food Divine; Means of Grace

Tune Information

• Name: COVENTRY
• Composer: Benjamin Cuzens
• Meter: C. M.