Trinity Hymnal ‎#312

312. Lord Jesus Christ, be present now

1 Lord Jesus Christ, be present now,
Our hearts in true devotion bow,
Thy Spirit send with grace divine,
And let thy truth within us shine.

2 Unseal our lips to sing thy praise,
Our souls to thee in worship raise,
Make strong our faith, increase our light
That we may know thy Name aright:

3 Until we join the hosts that cry,
"Holy art thou, O Lord, most high!"
And in the light of that blest place
For e'er behold 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!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord Jesus Christ, be present now
• Author: Unknown (1651)
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth (1863, alt.)
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  Psalm 95:2
• Topic: Christ: Abidng with Believers; The Church: The Opening of Worship; Holy Trinity

Tune Information

• Name: HERR JESU CHRIST
• Arranger: Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: F Major
• Source: Pensum Sacrum, 1648