Here, Before Thee, Savior

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Here, before Thee, Savior, We would lowly bow

Author: Frank C. Huston
Tune: HUSTON
Published in 12 hymnals

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1 Here, before Thee, Savior,
We would lowly bow;
Grant us now Thy presence,
Come and bless us now.
In this sweet communion
May our souls be fed;
In true consecration
May we all be led.

2 Grant this bread, now broken,
May a symbol be
Of Thy precious body
Bruised on Calv'ry's tree;
Grant this cup of blessing
To our hearts may prove
One more tie that binds us
Closer in Thy love.

Amen.

Source: Great Songs of the Church (Revised) #377

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Author: Frank C. Huston

Huston, Frank C. (Orange, Indiana, September 12, 1871--October 14, 1959, Jacksonville, Florida). Both parents were musically inclined, and at the age of 12, he was playing cornet in a local concert band. By the age of 17, he was singing regularly in male and mixed voice units, and at 18, he was conducting church music. Education: Moody Bible Institute. Studied with W.M. Hackleman (a cousin), D.B. Towner, W.C. Caffin, and Charles H. Gabriel. On May 13, 1894, he married Bertha Martin. There were seven children. He spent a brief period as a public school teacher, then became a singing evangelist and traveled for a time with the Charles Reign Scoville Party. He served as Chaplain in the First World War and continued his interest and particip… Go to person page >

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