Moravian Book of Worship ‎#744

744. Son of God, O Hear My Cry

1 Son of God, O hear my cry:
by the holy mystery
Of your dwelling here on earth,
by your pure and holy birth,
Lord, your presence let me see,
Manifest yourself to me!

2 Lamb of God, O hear my cry:
by your bitter agony,
by your pangs, to us unknown,
by your spirit’s parting groan,
Lord, your presence let me see,
manifest yourself to me!

3 Prince of life, O hear my cry:
by your glorious majesty,
by your triumph o’er the grace,
meek to suffer, strong to save,
Lord, your presence let me see,
manifest yourself to me!

4 Lord of glory, God most high,
man exalted to the sky,
with your love my heart now fill;
prompt me to perform your will!
Then your glory I shall see;
blessed for all eternity.

Text Information

• First Line: Son of God, O hear my cry
• Title: Son of God, O Hear My Cry
• Author: Richard Mant (1828, alt.)
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7. Trochaic
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Exodus 33:14-15
  ;
  John 14:21
• Topic: Prayer; Christ--Guidance; Christ--Intercessor; Christ--Lamb of God; Christ--Presence of

Tune Information

• Name: PETRA
• Composer: Richard Redhead (1853)
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7. Trochaic
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: 581 G in 1891 Offices of Worship and Hymns