Moravian Book of Worship ‎#561

561. Lord Christ Jesus, 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 blessed 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 Christ Jesus, Be Present Now
• Author: Wilhelm II, 1598-1662
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth, 1829-1878 (alt.)
• Meter: L.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Revelation 4
• Topic: Worship; Christ--Adoration and praise; Service music--Benedictions

Tune Information

• Name: HERR JESU CHRIST, DICH ZU UNS WEND
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: F Major
• Source: "Cantionale Germanicum," Dresden (1628)
• Notes: Alternate setting, hymn 432