Text: | Dearest Jesus, We Are Here |
Author: | Benjamin Schmolck |
Translator: | Catherine Winkworth |
Tune: | LIEBSTER JESU |
Composer: | Johann Rudolph Ahle |
Harmonizer: | Johann Sebastian Bach |
1 Dearest Jesus, we are here,
Gladly Your command obeying.
With this child we now draw near
In response to Your own saying
That to You it shall be given
As a child and heir of heaven.
2 Your command is clear and plain.
And we would obey it duly:
"You must all be born again,
Heart and life renewing truly,
Born of water and the Spirit,
And My kingdom thus inherit."
3 This is why we come to You,
In our arms this infant bearing;
Lord, to us Your glory show;
Let this child, Your mercy sharing,
In Your arms be shielded ever,
Yours on earth and Yours forever.
4 Gracious Lord, Your member own;
Shepherd, take Your lamb and feed it;
Prince of Peace, make here Your throne;
Way of life, to heaven lead it;
Precious vine, let nothing sever
From Your side this branch forever.
Text Information | |
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First Line: | Dearest Jesus, we are here |
Title: | Dearest Jesus, We Are Here |
Author: | Benjamin Schmolck (1704) |
Translator: | Catherine Winkworth (1858; alt.) |
Meter: | 7.8.7.8.8.8 |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1990 |
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Tune Information | |
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Name: | LIEBSTER JESU |
Composer: | Johann Rudolph Ahle (1664) |
Harmonizer: | Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750; alt.) |
Meter: | 7.8.7.8.8.8 |
Key: | G Major |