CPWI Hymnal ‎#733

733. Lo, God is here! Let us adore

1 Lo, God is here! Let us adore,
and own how dreadful is this place!
Let all within us feel his power,
and silent bow before his face;
who knows his power, his grace who prove,
serve him with awe, with reverence love.

2 Lo, God is here! Him day and night
rejoicing choirs of angels sing;
to him, enthroned above all height,
the host of heaven their praises bring:
disdain not, Lord, our meaner song,
who praise thee with a faltering tongue.

3 Beings of beings! May our praise
thy courts with grateful fragrance fill;
still may we stand before thy face,
still hear and do thy sovereign will;
to thee may all our thoughts arise
a true and ceaseless sacrifice.

Text Information

• First Line: Lo, God is here! Let us adore
• German Title: Gott ist gegenwärtig
• Author: Gerhard Tersteegen, 1697-1769
• Translator: John Wesley, 103-1791 (alt.)
• Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Scripture:
  Genesis 28:17
• Topic: Sacraments and Other Occasions: Dedication Festival

Tune Information

• Name: MOZART (ZAUBERFLÖTE)
• Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 1756-1791
• Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8
• Key: D Major
• Source: Die Zauberflöte, 1791