Trinity Psalter Hymnal ‎#162

162. 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 you 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: Anon. (1651)
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth (1863, alt., mod.)
• Meter: L.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2018
• Scripture:
  Psalm 43:3-4
  ;
  Isaiah 6:3
  ;
  2 Corinthians 13:14
• Topic: Christ: Abiding with Believers; Opening of Worship; Trinity

Tune Information

• Name: HERR JESU CHRIST DICH ZU UNS WEND
• Harmonizer: Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: F Major or modal
• Source: Pensum Sacrum, Görlitz, 1648