The Church Hymnary (3rd Ed.) ‎#16

16. Lord Jesus, be thou with us now

Lord Jesus, be thou with us now,
As in thy house in prayer we bow;
And when we sing, and when we pray,
Help us to mean the words we say,
Help us to listen to thy word,
And keep our thoughts from wandering, Lord.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord Jesus, be thou with us now
• Author: Edith Florence Boyle Macalister, 1873-1950
• Meter: 8888 88
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1973
• Topic: Approach to God: The House of God

Tune Information

• Name: SURREY (CAREY'S)
• Composer: Henry Carey, c. 1687-1743
• Meter: 8888 88
• Key: F Major or modal