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Text:Lord Jesus Christ, be present now
Translator:Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878
Tune:NIAGARA
Composer:Robert Jackson, 1840-1914

312. Lord Jesus Christ, be present now

1 Lord Jesus Christ, be present now,
and let your Holy Spirit bow
all hearts in love and fear today
to hear the truth and keep your way.

2 Open our lips to sing your praise,
our hearts in true devotion raise,
strengthen our faith, increase our light,
that we may know your name aright.

Text Information
First Line: Lord Jesus Christ, be present now
Translator: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878
Meter: LM
Language: English
Publication Date: 2000
Scripture: ; ;
Topic: Holy Communion
Source: undefined
Tune Information
Name: NIAGARA
Composer: Robert Jackson, 1840-1914
Meter: LM
Key: A♭ Major



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