CPWI Hymnal ‎#585

585. 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
• German Title: Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier
• Author: Tobias Clausnitzer, 1619-1684
• Translator: George Ratcliffe Woodward, 1848-1934
• Meter: 7.8.7.8.8.8
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Scripture:
  Hebrews 13:8
• Topic: Sacraments and Other Occasions: Holy Communion

Tune Information

• Name: LIEBSTER JESU
• Composer: Johann Rudolf Ahle, 1625-1673
• Harmonizer: Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750
• Meter: 7.8.7.8.8.8
• Key: G Major