Church Book ‎#49

49. Lord Jesus Christ, be present now!

1 Lord Jesus Christ, be present now!
And let Thy Holy Spirit bow
All hearts in love and fear to-day,
To hear the truth and keep Thy way.

2 Open our lips to sing Thy praise,
Our hearts in true devotion raise,
Strengthen our faith,increase our light,
That we may know Thy Name aright:

3 Until we join the hosts that cry
"Holy art Thou, O Lord most High!"
And 'mid the light of that blest place
Shall gaze upon Thee face to face.

4 Glory to God, the Father, Son,
And Holy Spirit, Three in One!
To Thee, O blessed Trinity,
Be praise throughout eternity!

Text Information

• First Line: Lord Jesus Christ, be present now!
• German Title: Herr Jesu Christ, Dich su uns wend
• Author: Wm. August. II., Duke of Saxe-Weimar (1638)
• Translator: Miss Winkworth (1862)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: Worship: Public Worship; Epiphany, Sixth Sunday
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: HERR JESU CHIRST, DICH SU UNS WNED
• Key: G Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Source from index: Pub. at Gotha, 1651