1 God is here! As we his people
meet to offer praise and prayer,
may we find in fuller measure
what it is in Christ we share:
here, as in the world around us,
all our varied skills and arts
wait the coming of his Spirit
into open minds and hearts.
2 Here are symbols to remind us
of our lifelong need of grace;
here are table, font and pulpit,
here the cross has central place:
here in honesty of preaching,
here in silence, as in speech,
here in newness and renewal
God the Spirit comes to each.
3 Here our children find a welcome
in the Shepherd's flock and fold;
here as bread and wine are taken,
Christ sustains us as of old;
here the servants of the Servant
seek in worship to explore
what it means in daily living
to believe and to adore.
4 Lord of all, of church and kingdom,
in an age of change and doubt,
keep us faithful to the gospel,
help us work your purpose out;
here, in this day's dedication,
all we have to give, receive;
we who cannot live without you,
we adore you! we believe.
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | God is here! As we his people meet |
| Title: | God Is Here! |
| Author: | Fred Pratt Green (1979) |
| Publication Date: | 1990 |
| Meter: | 8.7.8.7.D. |
| Scripture: | Philippians 2; Acts 17:28; Philippians 2:2; Philippians 2:7; Exodus 33:14; Matthew 18:20 |
| Topic: | Dedications: of Possessions |
| Language: | English |
| Copyright: | Words © 1979 Hope Publishing Company |
| Tune Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | BEECHER |
| Composer: | John Zundel (1870) |
| Meter: | 8.7.8.7.D. |
| Key: | A Major |