The Cyber Hymnal ‎#5012

5012. O Jesus Christ, Our Lord Most Dear

[Substitute her for him if appropriate.]

1. O Jesus Christ, our Lord most dear,
As Thou wast once an Infant here
So give this child of Thine, we pray,
Thy grace and blessing day by day.

Refrain
O holy Jesus, Lord divine,
We pray Thee guard this child of Thine.

2. As in Thy heav’nly kingdom, Lord,
Thy messengers obey Thy word,
Send forth the succor of Thy might
To shield this child both day and night. [Refrain]

3. And all his life, let angels keep
Him safe from harm, awake, asleep;
May he not bear the cross in vain,
But with Thy saints a crown attain. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: O Jesus Christ, our Lord most dear
• Title: O Jesus Christ, Our Lord Most Dear
• German Title: Ach lieber Herre Jesu Christ
• Author: Heinrich von Laufenburg (1429)
• Translator (from German): Catherine Winkworth (1869, alt.)
• Refrain First Line: O holy Jesus, Lord divine
• Meter: 88.88.88
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Alternate tune: ADORO TE, Joseph Barnby, 1872

Tune Information

• Name: ST. CATHERINE (Walton)
• Composer: Henri F. Hemy (1864)
• Arranger: James G. Walton
• Meter: 88.88.88
• Incipit: 32117 12671 17651
• Key: F Major
• Source: Crown of Jesus Music, by Henri F. Hemy (London: 1864)
• Copyright: Public Domain