Author: George Ratcliffe Woodward, 1848-1934; T. Clausnitzer, 1619-1684 Hymnal: Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New #143 (2000) Meter: 7.8.7.8.8.8 Hymnal Title: Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New Lyrics: 1 Dearest Jesu, we are here,
at thy call, thy presence owning;
pleading now in holy fear
that great sacrifice atoning:
Word incarnate, much in wonder
on this myst'ry deep we ponder.
2 Jesu, strong to save — the same
yesterday, today, for ever —
make us fear and love thy name,
serving thee with best endeavour:
in this life, O ne'er forsake us,
but to bliss hereafter take us. Topics: Communion; Holy Communion; Year B Second Sunday Before Lent; Year C Proper 17; Years A, B, and C Christmas 2 Scripture: Hebrews 13:8 Languages: English Tune Title: LIEBSTER JESU
Dearest Jesu, we are here