Common Praise ‎#294

294. Dearest Jesu, we are here

1 Dearest Jesu, we are here,
at thy call, thy presence owning;
pleading now in holy fear
that great sacrifice atoning:
Word incarnate, much in wonder
on this mystery deep we ponder.

2 Jesu, strong to save — the same
yesterday, today, for ever —
make us fear and love thy name,
serving thee with best endeavour:
in this life, O ne'er forsake us,
but to bliss hereafter take us.

Text Information

• First Line: Dearest Jesu, we are here
• Paraphraser: G. R. Woodward, 1848-1934
• Author: Tobias Clausnitzer, 1619-1684
• Meter: 78 78 88
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  Deuteronomy 13:3-4
  ;
  Hebrews 10:10
  ;
  Hebrews 13:8
  ;
  John 1:14
• Topic: Holy Communion

Tune Information

• Name: LIEBSTER JESU (DESSAU)
• Composer: J. R. Ahle, 1625-1673
• Harmonizer: J. S. Bach, 1685-1750
• Meter: 78 78 88
• Key: G Major