Hymnal and Liturgies of the Moravian Church ‎#592

592. With Thy Presence, Lord, Our Head and Saviour

With Thy presence, Lord, our Head and Saviour,
Bless us all, we humbly pray;
Our dear heavenly Father’s love and favor
Be our comfort every day;
May the Holy Ghost in each proceeding
Favor us with His most gracious leading;
Thus shall we be truly blest
Both in labor and in rest.

Text Information

• First Line: With Thy presence, Lord, our Head and Saviour
• Title: With Thy Presence, Lord, Our Head and Saviour
• Author: Christian Gregor, 1723-1801 (1767)
• Translator and alterer: John Swertner, 1746-1813 (1789)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1969
• Topic: Hymns for Special Uses
• Notes: (Moravian Birthday Hymn); (Also used at times of parting and farewell); By the substitution of various pronouns, "him," "her," "them," etc., this stanza can be made to fit any occasion. Also substitute "now" for "all" in second line.

Tune Information

• Name: COVENANT

Tune Information:

(185, A)