Evangelical Lutheran Worship ‎#443

443. Dearest Jesus, We Are Here

1 Dearest Jesus, we are here,
gladly your command obeying.
With this child we now draw near
in response to your own saying
that to you it shall be given
as a child and heir of heaven.

2 Your command is clear and plain,
and we would obey it duly:
"You must all be born again,
heart and life renewing truly,
born of water and the Spirit,
and my kingdom thus inherit."

3 Therefore we have come to you,
in our arms this infant bearing;
truly here your grace we view;
may this child, your mercy sharing,
in your arms be shielded ever,
yours on earth and yours forever.

4 Gracious head, your member own;
shepherd, take your lamb and feed it;
prince of peace, make here your throne;
way of life, to heaven lead it;
precious vine, let nothing sever
from your side this branch forever.

5 Now into your heart we pour
prayers that from our hearts proceeded.
Our petitions heav'nward soar;
may our heart's desires be heeded!
Write the name we now have given;
write it in the book of heaven!

Text Information

• First Line: Dearest Jesus, we are here
• Title: Dearest Jesus, We Are Here
• Author: Bejamin Schmolck, 1672-1737
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878 (alt.)
• Meter: 7 8 7 8 8 8
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2006
• Topic: Holy Baptism

Tune Information

• Name: LIEBSTER JESU, WIR SIND HIER
• Composer: Johann R. Ahle, 1625-1673
• Meter: 7 8 7 8 8 8
• Key: G Major