Hymns for a Pilgrim People ‎#104

104. O Lord, How Shall I Meet You

1 O Lord, how shall I meet You,
How welcome You aright?
Your people long to greet You,
My hope, my heart's delight!
O kindle, Lord most holy,
A lamp within my breast
To do in spirit lowly
All that may please You best.

2 Love caused Your incarnation,
Love brought You down to me;
Your thirst for my salvation
Procured my liberty.
O love behond all telling,
That led You to embrace
In love all love excelling
Our lost and fallen race.

3 A glorious crown You give me,
A treasure safe on high,
That will not fail no leave me
As earthly riches fly.
My heart shall bloom forever
For You with praises new,
And from Your name shall never
Withhold the honor due.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O Lord, how shall I meet You
• Title: O Lord, How Shall I Meet You
• Author: Paul Gerhardt, 1607-1676
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878 (alt.)
• Meter: 7.6.7.6 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2007
• Scripture:
  Proverbs 7:15
• Topic: Advent; Assurance; Christmas; Jesus Christ; Salvation
• Notes: Other translators also

Tune Information

• Name: ST. THEODULPH
• Composer: Melchior Teschner, 1584-1635
• Harmonizer: William Henry Monk, 1823-1889
• Meter: 7.6.7.6 D
• Key: B♭ Major