Text:O Lord, How Shall I Meet You
Author:Paul Gerhardt, 1607-1676
Translator:Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878
Tune:ST. THEODULPH
Composer:Melchior Teschner, 1584-1635
Harmonizer:William Henry Monk, 1823-1889

104. O Lord, How Shall I Meet You

1 O Lord, how shall I meet You,
How welcome You aright?
Your people long to greet You,
My hope, my heart's delight!
O kindle, Lord most holy,
A lamp within my breast
To do in spirit lowly
All that may please You best.

2 Love caused Your incarnation,
Love brought You down to me;
Your thirst for my salvation
Procured my liberty.
O love behond all telling,
That led You to embrace
In love all love excelling
Our lost and fallen race.

3 A glorious crown You give me,
A treasure safe on high,
That will not fail no leave me
As earthly riches fly.
My heart shall bloom forever
For You with praises new,
And from Your name shall never
Withhold the honor due.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: O Lord, how shall I meet You
Title: O Lord, How Shall I Meet You
Author: Paul Gerhardt, 1607-1676
Translator: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878 (alt.)
Meter: 7.6.7.6 D
Language: English
Publication Date: 2007
Scripture:
Topic: Advent; Assurance; Christmas (2 more...)
Notes: Other translators also
Tune Information
Name: ST. THEODULPH
Composer: Melchior Teschner, 1584-1635
Harmonizer: William Henry Monk, 1823-1889
Meter: 7.6.7.6 D
Key: B♭ Major



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