Evangelical Lutheran Worship ‎#893

893. Before You, Lord, We Bow

1 Before you, Lord, we bow,
our God who reigns above
and rules the world below
with boundless pow'r and love.
Our thanks we bring
in joy and praise,
our hearts we raise
to you we sing!

2 May ev'ry mountain height,
each vale and forest green,
shine forth in wisdom's light,
and its rich fruits be seen!
May ev'ry tongue
be tuned to praise
and join to raise
a grateful song.

3 Earth, hear your maker's voice;
your great redeemer own;
believe, obey, rejoice,
and worship God alone.
Cast down your pride,
your sin deplore,
and bow before
the Crucified.

4 And when in pow'r he comes,
oh, may then ev'ry land
from all its rending tombs
send forth a glorious band,
a countless throng,
with joy to sing
to heav'n's high king
salvation's song!

Text Information

• First Line: Before you, Lord, we bow
• Title: Before You, Lord, We Bow
• Author: Francis Scott Key, 1779-1843 (alt.)
• Meter: 6 6 6 6 8 8
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2006
• Topic: National Songs

Tune Information

• Name: DARWALL'S 148TH
• Composer: John Darwall, 1731-1789
• Meter: 6 6 6 6 8 8
• Key: C Major