Text:Blessed Jesus, at Thy Word
Author (sts. 1-3):T. Clausnitzer, 1619-84
Translator (st. 4):Unknown
Translator (sts.1-3):C. Winkworth , 1827-78
Tune:LIEBSTER JESU
Composer:J. R. Ahle, 1625-73

1. Blessed Jesus, at Thy Word

1 Blessèd Jesus, at Thy Word
We are gathered all to hear Thee;
Let our hearts and souls be stirred
Now to seek and love and fear Thee;
By thy teachings, sweet and holy,
Drawn from earth to love Thee solely.

2 All our knowledge, sense and sight
Lie in deepest darkness shrouded
Till Thy Spirit breaks our night
With the beams of truth unclouded;
Thou alone to God canst win us;
Thou must work all good within us.

3 Glorious Lord, Thyself impart,
Light of Light, from God proceeding;
Open Thou our ears and heart,
Help us by Thy Spirit’s pleading.
Hear the cry Thy people raises;
Hear and bless our prayers and praises.

4 Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
Praise to Thee and adoration!
Grant that we Thy Word may trust,
And obtain true consolation
While we here below must wander,
Till we sing Thy praises yonder.

Text Information
First Line: Blessed Jesus, at Thy Word
Title: Blessed Jesus, at Thy Word
German Title: Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier
Author (sts. 1-3): T. Clausnitzer, 1619-84
Translator (sts.1-3): C. Winkworth , 1827-78
Translator (st. 4): Unknown
Meter: 78 78 88
Language: English
Publication Date: 1996
Topic: Invocation
Source: Geistreiches Gesang-Büchlein, Berlin, 1707 (st.4)
Tune Information
Name: LIEBSTER JESU
Composer: J. R. Ahle, 1625-73
Meter: 78 78 88
Key: G Major



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