The Hymnal 1982 ‎#433

433. We gather together to ask the Lord's blessing

1 We gather together to ask the Lord’s blessing;
he chastens and hastens his will to make known;
the wicked oppressing now cease from distressing:
sing praises to his Name; he forgets not his own.

2 Beside us to guide us, our God with us joining,
ordaining, maintaining his kingdom divine;
so from the beginning the fight we were winning;
thou, Lord, wast at our side: all glory be thine!

3 We all do extol thee, thou leader triumphant,
and pray that thou still our defender wilt be.
Let thy congregation escape tribulation:
thy Name be ever praised! O Lord, make us free!

Text Information

• First Line: We gather together to ask the Lord's blessing
• Author: Anon. (1625)
• Translator: Theodore Baker, 1851-1934
• Meter: 12 11. 12 11
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Topic: Praise to God

Tune Information

• Name: KREMSER
• Arranger: Eduard Kremser, 1838-1914
• Meter: 12 11. 12 11
• Key: D Major