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



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