Author: W. M. Czamanske; Paul Gerhardt Hymnal: American Lutheran Hymnal #619 (1930) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Lyrics: 1 Beside Thy manger here I stand,
Dear Jesus, Lord and Savior,
A gift of love within my hand
To thank Thee for Thy favor.
O take my humble offering;
My heart, my soul, yea, ev'rything
Is Thine to keep forever.
2 With joy I gaze upon Thy face;
Thy glory and Thy splendor
Is greater than my heart can praise
And songs can fitly render.
O that my mind might truly be
As boundless as the deepest sea,--
'Twould still be lost in wonder.
3 O grant me this abundant grace,
And let it be Thy pleasure
That I may be Thy dwelling-place,
Dear Savior, Sweetest Treasure!
O let me be Thy manger-bed,
Then shall I lift my lowly head
With joy beyond all measure. Topics: Carols and Spiritual Songs Christmas Languages: English Tune Title: WONNBERGER
Beside Thy Manger Here I Stand