Hymns to the Living God 64. We gather together to ask the Lord's blessing

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Hymns to the Living God‎#64

Text:	We Gather Together
Translator:	Theodore Baker

1 We gather together to ask the Lord's blessing;
He chastens and hastens His will to make known;
the wicked oppressing now cease from distressing;
sing praises to His Name, He forgets not His own.

2 Beside us to guide us, our God with us joining,
ordaining, maintaining His kingdom divine;
so from the beginning the fight we were winning:
Thou, Lord wast at our side--the glory be Thine!

3 We all do extol Thee, Thou leader in battle,
and pray that Thou still our defender wilt be.
Let Thy congregation escape tribulation;
Thy Name be ever praised; O Lord, make us free!

Text Information
First Line:	We gather together to ask the Lord's blessing
Title:	We Gather Together
Translator:	Theodore Baker
Meter:	12.11.12.11
Language:	English
Publication Date:	2017
Topic:	Revelation and Adoration
Source:	Anonymous Dutch hymn, 16th cent.
Notes:	Suggested tune: KREMSER, no. 65