Hymns for a Pilgrim People ‎#552

552. We Gather Together

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!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: We gather together to ask the Lord's blessing
• Title: We Gather Together
• Translator: Theodore Baker, 1851-1934
• Meter: 12.11.12.11
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2007
• Scripture:
  Psalm 67:1
• Topic: Adoration and Praise; Assurance; Church; Confidence; Ecumenism / Interfaith; Freedom; Guidance; Hope; Liberation; Memorial Occasions; Nation; Opening of Worship; Prayer / Petition; Service Music; Thanksgiving
• Source: Netherlands Folk Hymn, 1626

Tune Information

• Name: KREMSER
• Arranger: Edward Kremser, 1838-1914
• Meter: 12.11.12.11
• Key: C Major
• Source: Nederlandtsch Gedenck-clanck,, 1626