Trinity Hymnal ‎#286

286. We gather together to ask the Lord's blessing

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 prais'd! O Lord, make us free!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: We gather together to ask the Lord's blessing
• Translator: Theodore Baker, 1851-1934
• Author: Anon. (1625)
• Meter: 12. 11. 12. 11.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  Psalm 32:8
• Topic: Christians: Triumph of; The Church: The Covenant People; The Church: Triumph of; God: Guide

Tune Information

• Name: KREMSER
• Meter: 12. 11. 12. 11.
• Key: D Major
• Source: Old Netherlands melody in The Collection, Adrianus Valerius, 1625