One in Faith ‎#430

430. 'Tis Good, Lord, to Be Here

1 'Tis good, Lord, to be here!
Your glory fills the night;
Your face and garments, like the sun,
Shine with unborrowed light.

2 'Tis good, Lord, to be here,
Your beauty to behold,
Where Moses and Elijah stand,
Your messengers of old.

3 Fulfiller of the past!
Promise of things to be!
We hail your body glorified,
And our redemption see.

4 Before we taste of death,
We see your kingdom come;
Before us keep your vision bright,
And make this place our home.

5 'Tis good, Lord, to be here!
Yet we may not remain;
But since you bid us leave the mount,
Come with us to the plain.

Text Information

• First Line: 'Tis good, Lord, to be here!
• Title: 'Tis Good, Lord, to Be Here
• Author: Joseph A. Robinson, 1858-1933 (alt.)
• Meter: SM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2015
• Scripture:
  Luke 9:32-33
• Topic: Lent

Tune Information

• Name: SWABIA
• Composer: Johann M. Speiss, 1715-1772
• Adapter: William H. Havergal, 1783-1870
• Meter: SM
• Key: D Major