Ancient and Modern ‎#439

439. Dearest Jesu, we are here

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 mystery 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.

Text Information

• First Line: Dearest Jesu, we are here
• Author: George Ratcliffe Woodward (1848-1934)
• Author: Tobias Clausnitzer (1619-1684)
• Meter: 78 78 88
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  John 1:1-14
  ;
  Hebrews 13:5-6
• Topic: Adoration; Atonement; Devotion; Future hope; God: in mystery; Holy Communion; Self-offering
• Source: After Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier by Tobias Clausnitzer (1619-1684)

Tune Information

• Name: LIEBSTER JESU
• Harmonizer: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
• Composer: Johann Rudolph Ahle (1625-1673)
• Meter: 78 78 88
• Key: G Major