American Lutheran Hymnal ‎#619

619. Beside Thy Manger Here I Stand

1 Beside Thy manger here I stand,
Dear Jesus, Lord and Savior,
A gift of love within my hand
To thank Thee for Thy favor.
O take my humble offering;
My heart, my soul, yea, ev'rything
Is Thine to keep forever.

2 With joy I gaze upon Thy face;
Thy glory and Thy splendor
Is greater than my heart can praise
And songs can fitly render.
O that my mind might truly be
As boundless as the deepest sea,--
'Twould still be lost in wonder.

3 O grant me this abundant grace,
And let it be Thy pleasure
That I may be Thy dwelling-place,
Dear Savior, Sweetest Treasure!
O let me be Thy manger-bed,
Then shall I lift my lowly head
With joy beyond all measure.

Text Information

• First Line: Beside Thy manger here I stand
• Title: Beside Thy Manger Here I Stand
• Translator: W. M. Czamanske
• Author: Paul Gerhardt
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 8 8 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1930
• Topic: Carols and Spiritual Songs: Christmas

Tune Information

• Name: WONNBERGER
• Composer: C. Wonnberger
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 8 8 7
• Key: B♭ Major
• Source: German chorale: Ich steh an deiner Krippe hier