The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook ‎#170

170. God reveals His presence

1 God reveals His presence;
let us now adore Him,
and with awe appear before Him.
God is in His temple;
all within keep silence,
prostrate lie with deepest reverence;
Him alone
God we own,
Him our God and Saviour.
Praise His name for ever.

2 God reveals His presence;
hear the harps resounding,
see the crowds the throne surrounding:
'Holy, holy, holy,'
hear the hymn ascending,
angels, saints, their voices blending;
bow Your ear
to us here;
hear, O Christ, the praises
that Your Church now raises.

3 Lord, the fount of blessing,
purify my spirit,
trusting only in Your merit;
like the holy angels
who behold Your glory,
may I ceaselessly adore You;
let Your will,
ever still
rule Your Church terrestrial,
as the hosts celestial.

Text Information

• First Line: God reveals His presence
• Author: Gerhard Tersteegen, 1697-1769 (verse 3 alt.)
• Translator: Frederick W. Foster, 1760-1835
• Translator: William Mercer, 1811-1873
• Translator: Johannes Müller, 1756-1790
• Meter: 668D 33 66
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2004
• Topic: The Temple: The Trinity; The Temple: Worship

Tune Information

• Name: GOTT IST GEGENWÄRTIG (GRONINGEN)
• Composer: Joachim Neander, 1650-1680
• Harmoniser: David Evans, 1874-1948
• Meter: 668D 33 66
• Key: G Major
• Source: Harm.: The Revised Church Hymnary, 1927