Lutheran Worship ‎#226

226. Dearest Jesus, We Are Here

1 Dearest Jesus, we are here,
Gladly your command obeying.
With this child we now draw near
In response to your own saying
That to you it shall be given
As a child and heir of heaven.

2 Your command is clear and plain,
And we would obey it duly:
"You must all be born again,
Heart and life renewing truly,
Born of water and the Spirit,
And my kingdom thus inherit."

3 This is why we come to you,
In our arms this infant bearing;
Lord, to us your glory show;
Let this child, your mercy sharing,
In your arms be shielded ever,
Yours on earth and yours forever.

4 Gracious head, your member own;
Shepherd, take your lamb and feed it;
Prince of Peace, make here your throne;
Way of life, to heaven lead it;
Precious vine, let nothing sever
From your side this branch forever.

5 Now into your heart we pour
Prayers that from our hearts proceeded.
Our petitions heav'nward soar;
May our fond desires be heeded!
Write the name we now have given;
Write it in the book of heaven!

Text Information

• First Line: Dearest Jesus, we are here
• Title: Dearest Jesus, We Are Here
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth, 1829-78 (alt.)
• Author: Benjamin Schmolck, 1672-1737
• Meter: 78 78 88
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1982
• Topic: Holy Baptism

Tune Information

• Name: LIEBSTER JESU, WIR SIND HIER
• Composer: Johann R. Ahle, 1625-73
• Meter: 78 78 88
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: Arrangement: Copyright 1982 Concordia Publishing House.