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Text:O Lord, How Can It Be
Author:Charles Fry, 1872-1969
Tune:KIRTLAND
Composer:Charles Fry, 1872-1969

529. O Lord, How Can It Be

1 O Lord, how can it be
that I may come to eat with thee
this sacred heavenly food?

2 My robe is marked with sin;
how can I come thy courts within
to eat and drink with God?

3 O Lord, by faith I see
that thou didst give thyself for me,
to cleanse my soul from sin.

4 In this sweet morning hour,
O seal on me thy cleansing power
that I may holy be.

5 And then with heart full free
I reach my hand to eat with thee,
in oneness with my God.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: O Lord, how can it be
Title: O Lord, How Can It Be
Author: Charles Fry, 1872-1969
Meter: 6.8.6.
Language: English
Publication Date: 2013
Scripture:
Topic: Communion; Confession; God's Presence (4 more...)
Tune Information
Name: KIRTLAND
Composer: Charles Fry, 1872-1969
Meter: 6.8.6.
Key: F Major or modal



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