The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#36

36. 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 Unseal 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
• Author: Wilhelm II. Duke of Sachse-Weimar (1648)
• Meter: L. M.
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: Beginning of Service; Worship in General: Beginning of Service

Tune Information

• Name: [Lord Jesus Christ be present now]
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Cantionale Sacrum, Gotha, 1651