Author: Edward Osler, 1798-1863 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #263a (1958) Lyrics: 1 O God, unseen, yet ever near,
Thy presence may we feel;
And thus, inspired with holy fear,
Before thine altar kneel.
2 Here may thy faithful people know
The blessings of thy love;
The streams that through the desert flow,
The manna from above. A-men.
3 We come, obedient to thy word,
To feast on heavenly food;
Our meat the Body of the Lord,
Our drink his precious Blood.
4 Thus may we all thy words obey,
For we, O God, are thine;
And go rejoicing on our way,
Renewed with strength divine.
Amen. Topics: Sacraments and Rites Holy Communion Languages: English Tune Title: MEDITATION (GOWER)
O God, unseen, yet ever near