CPWI Hymnal ‎#732

732. Jesus, where'er thy people meet

1 Jesus, where'er thy people meet,
there they behold thy mercy-seat;
where'er they seek thee, thou art found,
and every place is hallowed ground.

2 For thou, within no walls confined,
inhabitest the humble mind;
such ever bring thee when they come,
and, going, take thee to their home.

3 Dear Shepherd of thy chosen few,
thy former mercies here renew;
here to our waiting hearts proclaim
the sweetness of thy saving name.

4 Here may we prove the power of prayer
to strengthen faith and sweeten care,
to teach our faint desires to rise,
and bring all heaven before our eyes.

5 Lord, we are few, but thou art near;
nor short thine arm, nor deaf thine ear;
O rend the heavens, come quickly down,
and make a thousand hearts thine own.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, where'er thy people meet
• Author: William Cowper, 1731-1800
• Meter: L.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Scripture:
  Psalm 84
  ;
  Matthew 18:20
• Topic: Sacraments and Other Occasions: Dedication Festival

Tune Information

• Name: WAREHAM
• Composer: William Knapp, 1698-1768
• Composer (descant): Anonymous
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: B♭ Major
• Copyright: Descant © The Royal School of Church Music