Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) ‎#379

379. Lord Jesus Christ, Be Present Now

1 Lord Jesus Christ, be present now,
our hearts in true devotion bow,
your Spirit send with grace divine,
and let your truth within us shine.

2 Unseal our lips to sing your praise,
our souls to you in worship raise,
make strong our faith, increase our light
that we may know your name aright:

3 Until we join the hosts that cry,
"Holy are you, O Lord, Most High!"
And in the light of that blest place
fore'er behold thee face to face.

4 Glory to God 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
• Author: Anonymous (1651)
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth (1863; alt.; Mod.)
• Meter: L.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1990
• Scripture:
  Psalm 95:2
• Topic: The Church: The Opening of Worship; Christ: Abiding with Believers

Tune Information

• Name: HERR JESU CHRIST
• Arranger: Johann Sebastian Bach, 1684-1750
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: F Major
• Source: Pensum Sacrum, Görlitz, 1648