Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary ‎#23

23. 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 Open 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
• German Title: Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend
• Translator: C. Winkworth, 1827-78
• Meter: L M
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1996
• Topic: Invocation
• Source: Lutherische Hand-Büchlein, 2nd ed., Altenburg, 1648

Tune Information

• Name: HERR JESUS CHRIST, DICH ZU UNS WEND
• Meter: L M
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Cantionale Germanicum, Gochsheim, 1628