Church Book ‎#332

332. Lord, when before Thy throne we meet

1 Lord, when before Thy throne we meet,
Thy goodness to adore,
From heaven, the eternal mercy-seat,
On us Thy blessing pour,
And make our inmost souls to be
A habitation meet for Thee.

2 Thy Body for our ransom given,
Thy Blood in mercy shed,--
With this immortal food from heaven,
Lord, let our souls be fed:
And as we round Thine altar kneel,
Help us Thy quickening grace to feel.

3 Be Thou, O Holy Spirit, nigh;
Accept the humble prayer,
The contrite soul's repentant sigh,
The sinner's heartfelt tear;
And let our adoration rise
As fragrant incense to the skies.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, when before Thy throne we meet
• Author: Tresilian George Nicholas (1838)
• Meter: C. H. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: The Means of Grace: The Lord's Supper; Passion Week
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Alternate tune: #319

Tune Information

• Name: WESSEX
• Meter: C. H. M.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Composer from index: E. J. Hopkins, 1867