Lutheran Worship ‎#201

201. 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, 1829-78 (adapt.)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1982
• Topic: Beginning of Service
• Source: Author unknown, 1648|51

Tune Information

• Name: HERR JESU CHRIST, DICH ZU UNS WEND
• Meter: LM
• Key: F Major
• Source: Cantionale Germanicum, Gochsheim, 1628