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O Lord, How Shall I Meet You?

Author: Paul Gerhardt; Catherine Winkworth Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #5091 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D First Line: O Lord, how shall I meet You Lyrics: 1. O Lord, how shall I meet You, how welcome you aright? Your people long to greet You, my hope, my heart’s delight! O kindle, Lord most holy, a lamp within my breast, To do in spirit lowly all that may please You best. 2. Love caused Your incarnation, love brought You down to me; Your thirst for my salvation procured my liberty. O love beyond all telling, that led you to embrace In love all loves excelling our lost and fallen race. 3. A glorious crown You gave me, a treasure safe on high, That will not fail nor leave me as earthly riches fly. My heart shall bloom forever for You with praises new, And from Your name shall never withhold the honor due. Alternate Translation, by A. T. Russell 1851: 1. O how shall I receive Thee, How meet Thee on Thy way; Blest hope of every nation, My soul’s delight and stay? O Jesus, Jesus, give me, By Thine illuming light, To know whate’er is pleasing And welcome in Thy sight. 2. Thy Zion palms is strewing With branches fresh and fair; And every soul awaking, Her anthem shall prepare; Perpetual thanks and praises Forth from our hearts shall spring; And to Thy name the service Of all our powers we bring. 3. O ye who sorrow, sinking Beneath your grief and pain, Rejoice in His appearing, Who shall your souls sustain; He comes, He comes with gladness! How great is His good-will! He comes, all grief and anguish Shall at His Word be still. 4. Ye who with guilty terror Are trembling, fear no more; With love and grace the Savior Shall you to hope restore: He comes, who contrite sinners Will with the children place, The children of His Father, The heirs of life and grace. 5. He comes, the Lord, to judgment; Woe, woe to them who hate! To those who love and seek Him He opes the heavenly gate. Come quickly, gracious Savior, And gather us to Thee, That in the light eternal Our joyous home may be. Alternate Translation 1. O how shall I receive Thee, How greet Thee, Lord, aright? All nations long to see Thee, My hope, my heart’s delight! O kindle, Lord, most holy, Thy lamp within my breast, To do in spirit lowly All that may please Thee best. 2. Thy Zion palms is strewing, And branches fresh and fair; My heart, its powers renewing, An anthem shall prepare. My soul puts off her sadness Thy glories to proclaim; With all her strength and gladness She fain would serve Thy name. 3. I lay in fetters groaning, Thou com’st to set me free; I stood, my shame bemoaning, Thou com’st to honor me. A glory Thou dost give me, A treasure safe on high, That will not fail nor leave me As earthly riches fly. 4. Love caused Thine incarnation Love brought Thee down to me; Thy thirst for my salvation Procured my liberty. O love beyond all telling, That led Thee to embrace, In love all love excelling, Our lost and fallen race! 5. Rejoice, then, ye sad-hearted, Who sit in deepest gloom, Who mourn o’er joys departed, And tremble at your doom: He who alone can cheer you, Is standing at the door; He brings His pity near you, And bids you weep no more. Languages: English Tune Title: VALET WILL ICH DIR GEBEN

O Lord, how shall I meet Thee

Author: P. Gerhardt Hymnal: Hymns of the Evangelical Lutheran Church #7 (1886) Lyrics: 1 O Lord, how shall I meet Thee, how welcome Thee aright? All nations long to greet Thee, My hope, my heart’s delight! O kindle, dearest Jesus, Thy lamp within my breast, That I may know what pleases Thee, Lord, my heavenly guest. 2 Thy Zion strews before Thee Green boughs and fairest palms, And I too will adore Thee With sweetest songs and psalms. My heart shall bloom forever For Thee with praises new, And from Thy name shall never Withhold the honor due. 3 What hast Thou left ungranted, To give me glad relief? When soul and body panted In utmost depth of grief, In deepest degradation, Devoid of joy and peace, Then Thou, my soul's Salvation, Didst come to bring release. 4 I lay in fetters groaning, Thou com’st to set me free; I stood, my shame bemoaning, Thou com’st to honor me; A glory Thou dost give me, A treasure safe on high, That will not fail nor leave me As earthly riches fly. 5 Naught, naught, dear Lord, could move Thee To leave Thy rightful place Save love, for which I love Thee; A love that could embrace A world where sorrow dwelleth, Which sin and suffering fill, More than the tongue e'er telleth;-- Yet Thou couldst love it still! 6 Rejoice, then, ye sad-hearted, Who sit in deepest gloom, Who mourn o’er joys departed, And tremble at your doom: Despair not, He is near you, Yea, standing at the door, Who best can help and cheer you, And bid you weep no more. 7 No care, nor effort either, Is needed day or night, How ye may draw Him hither In your own strength and might. He comes, He comes with gladness, Moved by His love alone, To calm your fear and sadness, Which unto Him are known. 8 Sin's debt, that fearful burden, Let not your souls distress; Your guilt the Lord will pardon And cover with His grace. He comes, He comes procuring The peace of sin forgiven, For all God's son's securing Their part and lot in heaven. 9 Why should the wicked move you? Heed not their craft and spite! Your Saviour, who doth love you, Will scatter all their might. He comes, a King most glorious, And all His earthly foes In vain His course victorious Endeavor to oppose. 10 He comes to judge the nations, A terror to His foes, A Light of consolations And blessed hope to those Who love the Lord's appearing. O glorious Sun, now come, Send forth Thy beams so cheering, And guide us safely home! Topics: The Church Year Languages: English Tune Title: [O Lord, how shall I meet Thee]

O Lord, How Shall I Meet Thee

Author: Paul Gerhardt Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnal #58a (1941) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D First Line: O Lord, how shall I meet Thee Lyrics: 1 O Lord, how shall I meet Thee, How welcome Thee aright? Thy people long to greet Thee, My Hope, my heart’s Delight! Oh, kindle, Lord most holy Thy lamp within my breast To do in spirit lowly All that may please Thee best. 2 Thy Zion strews before Thee Green boughs and fairest palms, And I, too, will adore Thee With joyous songs and psalms. My heart shall bloom forever For Thee with praises new And from Thy name shall never Withhold the honor due. 3 I lay in fetters, groaning, Thou com’st to set me free; I stood, my shame bemoaning, Thou com’st to honor me; A glory Thou dost give me, A treasure safe on high, That will not fail or leave me As earthly riches fly. 4 Love caused Thy incarnation, Love brought Thee down to me; Thy thirst for my salvation Procured my liberty. O love beyond all telling, That led Thee to embrace, In love all love excelling, Our lost and fallen race! 5 Rejoice, then, ye sad-hearted, Who sit in deepest gloom, Who mourn o’er joys departed And tremble at your doom. Despair not, He is near you, Yea, standing at the door. Who best can help and cheer you, And bids you weep no more. 6 Ye need not toil nor languish Nor ponder day and night How in the midst of anguish Ye draw Him by your might. He comes, He comes all willing, Moved by His love alone, Your woes and troubles stilling; For all to Him are known. 7 Sin's debt, that fearful burden, Let not your souls distress; Your guilt the Lord will pardon And cover by His grace. He comes, for men procuring The peace of sin forgiven, For all God's sons securing Their heritage in heaven. 8 What though the foes by raging, Heed not their craft and spite; Your Lord, the battle waging, Will scatter all their might. He comes, a King most glorious, And all His earthly foes In vain His course victorious Endeavor to oppose. 9 He comes to judge the nations, A terror to His foes, A Light of consolations And blessèd Hope to those Who love the Lord's appearing. O glorious Sun, now come, Send forth Thy beams so cheering, And guide us safely home! Amen. Topics: The Church Year Advent Scripture: Matthew 21:1-9 Languages: English Tune Title: VALET WILL ICH DIR GEBEN

O Lord, How Shall I Meet Thee

Author: Paul Gerhardt Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnal #58b (1941) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D First Line: O Lord, how shall I meet Thee Lyrics: 1 O Lord, how shall I meet Thee, How welcome Thee aright? Thy people long to greet Thee, My Hope, my heart’s Delight! Oh, kindle, Lord most holy Thy lamp within my breast To do in spirit lowly All that may please Thee best. 2 Thy Zion strews before Thee Green boughs and fairest palms, And I, too, will adore Thee With joyous songs and psalms. My heart shall bloom forever For Thee with praises new And from Thy name shall never Withhold the honor due. 3 I lay in fetters, groaning, Thou com’st to set me free; I stood, my shame bemoaning, Thou com’st to honor me; A glory Thou dost give me, A treasure safe on high, That will not fail or leave me As earthly riches fly. 4 Love caused Thy incarnation, Love brought Thee down to me; Thy thirst for my salvation Procured my liberty. O love beyond all telling, That led Thee to embrace, In love all love excelling, Our lost and fallen race! 5 Rejoice, then, ye sad-hearted, Who sit in deepest gloom, Who mourn o’er joys departed And tremble at your doom. Despair not, He is near you, Yea, standing at the door. Who best can help and cheer you, And bids you weep no more. 6 Ye need not toil nor languish Nor ponder day and night How in the midst of anguish Ye draw Him by your might. He comes, He comes all willing, Moved by His love alone, Your woes and troubles stilling; For all to Him are known. 7 Sin's debt, that fearful burden, Let not your souls distress; Your guilt the Lord will pardon And cover by His grace. He comes, for men procuring The peace of sin forgiven, For all God's sons securing Their heritage in heaven. 8 What though the foes by raging, Heed not their craft and spite; Your Lord, the battle waging, Will scatter all their might. He comes, a King most glorious, And all His earthly foes In vain His course victorious Endeavor to oppose. 9 He comes to judge the nations, A terror to His foes, A Light of consolations And blessèd Hope to those Who love the Lord's appearing. O glorious Sun, now come, Send forth Thy beams so cheering, And guide us safely home! Amen. Topics: The Church Year Advent Scripture: Matthew 21:1-9 Languages: English Tune Title: WIE SOLL ICH DICH

O Lord, how shall I meet Thee

Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book #32 (1893) Meter: 7.6 Lyrics: 1 O LORD, how shall I meet Thee, How welcome Thee aright? All nations long to greet Thee, My Hope, my heart's Delight! O kindle, dearest Jesus, Thy lamp within my breast, That I may know what pleases Thee, Lord, my heavenly Guest. 2 Thy Zion strews before Thee Green boughs and fairest palms, And I, too, will adore Thee With sweetest songs and psalms. My heart shall bloom forever For Thee with praises new, And from Thy name shall never Withhold the honor due. 3 What hast Thou left ungranted To give me glad relief? When soul and body panted In utmost depth of grief, In deepest degradation, Devoid of joy and peace, Then, Thou, my soul's Salvation, Didst come to bring release. 4 I lay in fetters groaning, Thou com'st to set me free; I stood, my shame bemoaning, Thou com'st to honor me; A glory Thou dost give me, A treasure safe on high, That will not fail or leave me As earthly riches fly. 5 Naught, naught, dear Lord, could move Thee To leave Thy rightful place Save love, for which I love Thee; A love that could embrace A world where sorrow dwelleth, Which sin and suffering fill, More than the tongue e'er telleth;-- Yet Thou couldst love it still! 6 Rejoice, then, ye sad-hearted, Who sit in deepest gloom, Who mourn o'er joys departed, And tremble at your doom: Despair not, He is near you, Yea, standing at the door, Who best can help and cheer you, And bid you weep no more. 7 No care nor effort either Is needed day or night, How ye may draw Him hither In your own strength and might. He comes, He comes with gladness, Moved by His love alone, To calm your fear and sadness, Which unto Him are known. 8 Sin's debt, that fearful burden, Let not your souls distress; Your guilt the Lord will pardon And cover with His grace. He comes, He comes procuring The peace of sin forgiven, To all God's sons securing Their part and lot in heaven. 9 Why should the wicked move you? Heed not their craft and spite! Your Saviour who doth love you, Will scatter wall their might. He comes, a King most glorious, And all His earthly foes In vain His course victorious Endeavor to oppose. 10 He comes to judge the nations, A terror to His foes, A light of consolations And blessed hope to those Who love the Lord's appearing. O glorious Sun, now come, Send forth Thy beams so cheering, And guide us safely home! Topics: Advent and Christmas Languages: English

O Lord, how shall I meet Thee

Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book #136 (1918) Meter: 7.6.8.1 Lyrics: 1 O Lord, how shall I meet Thee, How welcome Thee aright? All nations long to greet Thee, My Hope, my heart’s Delight! O kindle, dearest Jesus, Thy lamp within my breast, That I may know what pleases Thee, Lord, my heav'nly Guest. 2 Thy Zion strews before Thee Green boughs and fairest palms, And I, too, will adore Thee With sweetest songs and psalms. My heart shall bloom forever For Thee with praises new, And from Thy name shall never Withhold the honor due. 3 What hast Thou left ungranted To give me glad relief? When soul and body panted In utmost depth of grief, In deepest degradation, Devoid of joy and peace, Then, Thou, my soul's Salvation, Didst come to bring release. 4 I lay in fetters groaning, Thou com’st to set me free; I stood, my shame bemoaning, Thou com’st to honor me; A glory Thou dost give me, A treasure safe on high, That will not fail or leave me As earthly riches fly. 5 Naught, naught, dear Lord, could move Thee To leave Thy rightful place Save love, for which I love Thee; A love that could embrace A world where sorrow dwelleth, Which sin and suffering fill, More than the tongue e'er telleth;-- Yet Thou couldst love it still! 6 Rejoice, then, ye sad-hearted, Who sit in deepest gloom, Who mourn o’er joys departed, And tremble at your doom; Despair not, He is near you, Yea, standing at the door, Who best can help and cheer you, And bid you weep no more. 7 No care nor effort either Is needed day or night, How ye may draw Him hither In your own strength and might. He comes, He comes with gladness, Moved by His love alone, To calm your fear and sadness, Which unto Him are known. 8 Sin's debt, that fearful burden, Let not your souls distress; Your guilt the Lord will pardon And cover with His grace. He comes, He comes procuring The peace of sin forgiven, To all God's sons securing Their part and lot in heaven. 9 Why should the wicked move you? Heed not their craft and spite! Your Savior who doth love you, Will scatter all their might. He comes, a King most glorious, And all His earthly foes In vain His course victorious Endeavor to oppose. 10 He comes to judge the nations, A terror to His foes, A light of consolations And blessed Hope to those Who love the Lord's appearing. O glorious Sun, now come, Send forth Thy beams so cheering, And guide us safely home! Topics: Advent Languages: English

O Lord, How Shall I Meet Thee?

Author: Paulus Gerhardt; Catherine Winkworth Hymnal: Rejoice in the Lord #368 (1985) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D First Line: O Lord, how shall I meet thee Lyrics: 1 O Lord, how shall I meet thee, how welcome thee aright? Thy people long to greet thee, my hope, my heart's delight! O kindle, Lord most holy, a lamp within my breast to do in spirit lowly all that may please thee best. 2 Love caused thine incarnation, love brought thee down to me; thy thirst for my salvation procured my liberty. O love beyond all telling, that led thee to embrace in love all love excelling our lost and fallen race. 3 A glory thou didst give me, a treasure safe on high, that will not fail nor leave me as earthly riches fly. My heart shall bloom forever for thee with praises new, and from thy name shall never withhold the honor due. Scripture: Luke 12:33 Languages: English Tune Title: HELDER

O Lord, how shall I meet Thee

Author: P. Gerhardt Hymnal: Hymn Book #12 (1884) Lyrics: 1 O Lord, how shall I receive Thee, How welcome Thee aright? All nations long to greet Thee, My hope, my heart’s delight! O kindle, Lord most holy, Thy lamp within my breast, To do in spirit lowly All that may please Thee best. 2 Thy Zion strews before Thee Green branches and fair palms, And I, too, will adore Thee With sweetest songs and psalms. My soul puts off her sadness, Thy glories to proclaim; With all her strength and gladness She fain would serve Thy Name. 3 What hast Thou e'er neglected For my good here below? When heart and soul dejected Were sunk in darkest woe. In deepest degradation, Devoid of joy and peace: Then, Thou, my soul's salvation, Didst come to bring release. 4 I lay in fetters groaning, Thou comest to set me free. I stood, my shame bemoaning, Thou comest to honor me. A glory Thou dost give me, A treasure safe on high, That will not fail, nor leave me, As earthly riches fly. 5 Nought, nought, dear Lord, could move Thee To leave Thy heavenly place, Save love, for which I love Thee; A love that could embrace A world where sorrow dwelleth, Which sin and suffering fill, More than the tongue e'er telleth; Yet Thou couldst love it still! 6 Rejoice, then, ye sad-hearted, Who sit in deepest gloom, Who mourn o’er joys departed, And tremble at your doom; Despair not, He is near you, Yea standeth at the door, Who best can help and cheer you, And bids you weep no more. 7 No care nor effort either Is needed day or night, How ye may draw Him hither In your own strength and might. He comes, He comes with gladness, By pity moved alone, To soothe all pain and sadness That unto Him is known. 8 Nor need ye tremble over the guilt that gives distress; No! Jesus all will cover With grace and righteousness. He comes to heal the spirit That mourneth, sin-oppressed, He comes, that we inherit Eternal joy and rest. 9 Why should the wicked move you? Why heed their craft and spite? The Saviour who doth love you Will scatter all their might. He comes a conqueror glorious, O'er all His earthly foes; In vain His course victorious They struggle to oppose. 10 He comes to judge the nations, A terror to His foes, A light of consolations And blessed hope to those Who love the Lord's appearing: O glorious Sun, now come, Send forth Thy beams so cheering, And guide us safely home! Topics: Advent and Christmas Languages: English

Ah! Lord, how shall I meet Thee

Author: Gerhardt Hymnal: Chorale Book for England, The #21 (1863) Lyrics: Ah! Lord, how shall I meet Thee, How welcome Thee aright? All nations long to greet Thee, My hope, my sole delight! Brighten the lamp that burneth But dimly in my breast, And teach my soul, that yearneth To honour such high guest. Thy Zion strews before Thce Her fairest buds and palms, And I too will adore Thee With sweetest songs and psalms; My soul breaks forth in flowers Rejoicing in Thy fame, And summons all her powers To honour Jesus' name. Nought, nought, dear Lord, could move Thee To leave Thy rightful place Save love, for which I love Thee; A love that could embrace A world where sorrow dwelleth, Which sin and suffering fill, More than the tongue e'er telleth;-- Yet Thou couldst love it still! O ye sad hearts that sicken With hope deferred, and see The gloom around you thicken, The joys ye hoped for flee,-- Despair not, He is near you, Yea, at the very door, Who best can help and cheer you, He will not linger more. Nor sin shall make you fearful, Ashamed to see His face, The contrite heart and tearful He covers with His grace; He comes to heal the spirit That mourneth sin-oppressed, And raise us to inherit With Him our proper rest. He comes to judge the nations, A terror to His foes, A light of consolations And blessed hope to those Who love the Lord's appearing: O glorious Sun, now come, Send forth Thy beams of cheering And guide us safely home! Languages: English

O Lord, how shall I meet Thee

Hymnal: Church Hymnal for Lutheran Services #74 (1911) Lyrics: 1. O LORD, how shall I meet Thee, How welcome Thee aright? All nations long to greet Thee, My Hope, my heart’s Delight! O kindle, dearest Jesus, Thy lamp within my breast, That I may know what pleases Thee, Lord, my heav'nly Guest. 2. Thy Zion strews before Thee Green boughs and fairest palms, And I, too, will adore Thee With sweetest songs and psalms. My heart shall bloom forever For Thee with praises new, And from Thy name shall never Withhold the honor due. 3. What hast Thou left ungranted To give me glad relief? When soul and body panted In utmost depth of grief, In deepest degradation, Devoid of joy and peace, Then, Thou, my soul's Salvation, Didst come to bring release. 4. Naught, naught, dear Lord, could move Thee To leave Thy rightful place Save love, for which I love Thee: A love that could embrace A world where sorrow dwelleth, Which sin and suffering fill, More than the tongue e'er telleth:-- Yet Thou couldst love it still! 5. Rejoice then, ye sad-hearted, Who sit in deepest gloom, Who mourn o’er joys departed, And tremble at your doom: Despair not, He is near you, Yea, standing at the door, Who best can help and cheer you, And bid you weep no more. 6. Sin's debt, that fearful burden, Let not your souls distress; Your guilt the Lord will pardon And cover with His grace. He comes, He comes, procuring The peace of sin forgiv'n, To all God's sons securing Their part and lot in heav'n. Topics: Special Hymns; Advent Languages: English