RitualSong (2nd ed.) ‎#746

746. We Gather Together

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1 We gather together to ask the Lord's blessing;
He chastens and hastens his will to make known;
The wicked oppressing now cease from distressing:
Sing praises to his name; he forgets not his own.

2 Beside us to guide us, our God with us joining,
Whose kingdom calls all to the love which endures.
So from the beginning the fight we were winning:
You, Lord, were at our side; all glory be yours!

3 We all do extol you our leader triumphant,
And pray that you still our defender will be.
Let your congregation escape tribulation:
Your name be ever praised! O Lord, make us free!

Text Information

• First Line: We gather together to ask the Lord's blessing
• Title: We Gather Together
• Dutch Title: Wilt heden nu treden
• Translator: Theodore Baker, 1851-1934 (alt.)
• Meter: 12 11 12 11
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2016
• Topic: Thanksgiving
• Source: Netherlands folk hymn

Tune Information

• Name: KREMSER
• Harmonizer: Edward Kremser, 1838-1914
• Meter: 12 11 12 11
• Key: C Major
• Source: Neder-landtsch Gedenckclanck, 1626