Common Service Book of the Lutheran Church ‎#419

419. 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 to-day,
To hear the truth and keep Thy way.

2 Open our lips to sing Thy praise,
Our hearts in true devotion raise,
Strengthen our faith, increase our light,
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 blesséd Trinity,
Be praise throughout eternity!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord Jesus Christ, be present now
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth
• Author: Wilhelm II., Duke of Saxe-Weimar (st. 1-3, 1648, st. 4, 1651)
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Times and Seasons: At the Opening of Service

Tune Information

• Name: HERR JESU CHRIST, DICH ZU UNS WEND
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: G Major
• Source: Cantionale Sacrum, Gotha, 1651