Rejoice in the Lord ‎#530

530. Blessed Jesus, We Are Here

1 Blessed Jesus, we are here,
gladly your command obeying.
With this child we now draw near
in response to your own saying
that to you it shall be given
as a child and heir of heaven.

2 Your command is clear and plain.
and we would obey it duly:
"You must all be born again,
heart and life renewing truly,
born of water and the Spirit,
and my kingdom thus inherit."

3 This is why we come to you
in our arms this infant bearing;
Lord, to us your glory show;
Let this child, your mercy sharing,
in your arms be shielded ever,
yours on earth and yours forever.

4 Gracious Head, your member own;
Shepherd, take your lamb and feed it;
Prince of Peace, make here your throne;
way of life, to heaven lead it;
Precious vine, let nothing sever
from your side this branch forever.

5 Now into your heart we pour
prayers that from our hearts proceeded.
Our petitions heav'nward soar;
may our fond desires be heeded!
Write the name we now have given;
write it in the book of heaven!

Text Information

• First Line: Blessed Jesus, we are here
• Title: Blessed Jesus, We Are Here
• Author: Benjamin Schmolck
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth (1863)
• Meter: 7.8.7.8.88
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Scripture:
  Luke 10:20
  ;
  John 3:5-7
  ;
  John 15:5
  ;
  John 3:21
• Source: Liebster Jesu, Lutheran Book of Worship, tr. (1978, alt.)

Tune Information

• Name: LIEBSTER JESU
• Composer (melody, later form): J. R. Ahle (1664)
• Meter: 7.8.7.8.88
• Key: G Major