Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America ‎#188b

188b. 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 Our voices tune to sing thy praise,
Our hearts in true devotion raise,
Our faith increase, and grant us light
That we may know thy Name aright. A-men.

3 Then shall we join the hosts that cry,
Thrice-holy is the Lord Most High!
And dwell with God in that blest place
Where we shall see him 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, 1829-78
• Author: Wilhelm II, Duke of Saxe-Weimar, 1598 - 1662
• Publication Date: 1958
• Topic: The Church: Worship - In The Presence; The Church: Worship - The Beginning of Service

Tune Information

• Name: HERR JESU CHRIST, DICH ZU UNS WEND
• Adapter: J. S. Bach, 1685-1750
• Harmonizer: J. S. Bach, 1685-1750
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: F Major
• Source: Pensum Sacrum, Görlitz, 1648