Church Book ‎#293

293. Come Thou now, and be among us

1 Come Thou now, and be among us,
Lord and Maker, while we pray:
Let Thy presence fill the temple
Which we dedicate to-day;
And, Thyself its Consecrator,
Dwell within its walls alway.

2 Grant that all Thy faithful people
May thy truer temple be;
Neither flesh, nor soul, nor spirit,
Know another Lord than Thee;
But, to Thee once dedicated,
Serve Thee everlastingly.

3 Bright be here the Monarch's altar,
With the presents that we bring;
Held in holy veneration,
Rich with many an offering;
Ever hallowed, ever quiet,
Ever dear to God its King.

4 Here our souls, as Thy true altars,
Deign to hallow and to bless,
O Thou future Judge of all men,
With Thy grace and holiness:
That Thy gifts sent down from heaven,
We may evermore possess.

5 Praise and honor to the Father;
Praise and honor to the Son;
Praise and honor to the Spirit,
Ever Three and ever One;
Consubstantial, coeternal,
While unending ages run.

Text Information

• First Line: Come Thou now, and be among us
• Latin Title: Urbs beata Hierusalem
• Translator: John Mason Neale (1856)
• Meter: 8, 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: The Church: The House of God
• Notes: Alternate tune: #292 or #296

Tune Information

• Name: REGENT SQUARE
• Meter: 8, 7.
• Key: C Major
• Notes: Composer from index: Henry Smart