Christian Hymns ‎#28

28. Lord Jesus Christ, be present now!

1 Lord Jesus Christ, be present now!
And let Thy Holy Spirit bow
All hearts in love and fear to-day,
To hear the truth and keep Thy way.

2 Open our lips to sing Thy praise,
Our hearts in true devotion raise;
Our faith increase, our minds enlight,
That we may know Thy name aright:

3 Until we join the host that cry,
"Holy art Thou, O Lord, most High!"
And 'mid the light of that blest place
Shall gaze upon Thee face to face.

4 Glory to God, the Father, Son,
And Holy Spirit, Three in One!
To Thee, O blessed Trinity,
Be praise throughout eternity!

Text Information

• First Line: Lord Jesus Christ, be present now!
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1898
• Topic: Worship: Opening; Doxologies
• Notes: Duke of Saxe-Weimar, 1638. Tr. Winkworth; Norwegian title: Herr' Jesu Krist, dig til os vend

Tune Information

• Name: LORD JESUS CHRIST, BE PRESENT NOW
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: F Major
• Source: Early Lutheran. 1651
• Notes: Norwegian tune name: Herr' Jesu Krist, dig til os vend