Concordia ‎#4

4. 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 today,
To hear the truth and keep Thy way.

2 Unseal our lips to sing Thy praise,
Our hearts in true devotion raise;
Our faith increase, our minds enlight,
That we may know Thy name aright:

3 Until we join the host 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
• Title: Lord Jesus Christ, be Present Now
• Translator: Miss C. Winkworth (1863)
• Author: Wilhelm II. Duke of Saxe-Weimar (1648)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1918
• Topic: Opening Hymns; Prayer

Tune Information

• Name: O HERRE KRIST
• Arranger: F. Melius Christiansen (1907)
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Cantionale Sacrum, Gotha, 1651