Author: Theodore Baker, 1851-1934 Hymnal: Hymns for a Pilgrim People #552 (2007) Meter: 12.11.12.11 Hymnal Title: Hymns for a Pilgrim People First Line: We gather together to ask the Lord's blessing Lyrics: 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,
Ordaining, maintaining His kingdom divine,
So from the beginning the fight we were winning;
Thou, Lord, wast at our side, all glory be Thine.
3 We all do extol Thee, Thou leader triumphant,
And pray that Thou still our defender wilt be.
Let Thy congregation escape tribulation.
Thy name be ever praised! O Lord, make us free!
Amen. Topics: Adoration and Praise; Assurance; Church; Confidence; Ecumenism / Interfaith; Freedom; Guidance; Hope; Liberation; Memorial Occasions; Nation; Opening of Worship; Prayer / Petition; Service Music; Thanksgiving Scripture: Psalm 67:1 Languages: English Tune Title: KREMSER
We Gather Together