Lutheran Service Book ‎#902

902. Lord Jesus Christ, Be Present Now

1 Lord Jesus Christ, be present now;
Our hearts in true devotion bow.
Your Spirit send with light divine,
And let Your truth within us shine.

2 Unseal our lips to sing Your praise
In endless hymns through all our days.
Increase our faith and light our minds;
And set us free from doubt that blinds.

3 Then shall we join the hosts that cry,
"O holy, holy Lord Most High!"
And in the light of that blest place
We then shall see You face to face.

4 All glory to the Father, Son,
And Holy Spirit, Three in One!
To You, O blessed Trinity,
Be praise throughout eternity!

Text Information

• First Line: Lord Jesus Christ, be present now
• Title: Lord Jesus Christ, Be Present Now
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-78 (alt. )
• Meter: L M
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2006
• Scripture:
  Psalm 43:3-4
  ;
  Hebrews 13:15
  ;
  Isaiah 6:3
  ;
  Psalm 95:2
• Topic: Beginning of Service
• Source: Lutherisch Hand-Büchlein, Altenburg, 1648

Tune Information

• Name: HERR JESU CHRIST, DICH ZU UNS WEND
• Meter: L M
• Key: F Major
• Source: Service Book and Hymnal, 1958 (Setting)