The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook ‎#372

372. Dearest Jesus, we are here

1 Dearest Jesus, we are here,
gladly Your command obeying.
With this child we now draw near
in response to Your own saying
that to You it shall be given
as a child and heir of heaven.

2 Your command is clear and plain,
and we would obey it duly:
"You must all be born again,
heart and life renewing truly,
born of water and the Spirit,
and my kingdom thus inherit."

3 This is why we come to You,
in our arms this infant bearing;
Lord, to us Your glory show;
let this child, Your mercy sharing,
in Your arms be shielded ever,
Yours on earth and Yours forever.

Text Information

• First Line: Dearest Jesus, we are here
• Author: Benjamin Schmolck, 1672-1737
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878 (alt.)
• Meter: 78 78 88
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2004
• Topic: Jesus Christ: Baptism
• Source: Heilige Flammen, Leipzig, 1720; Reconstructed: Compilers of Presbyterian Hymnal, USA

Tune Information

• Name: LIEBSTER JESU (DESSAU)
• Composer: Johann Rudolf Ahle, 1625-1673
• Harmonizer: Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750
• Meter: 78 78 88
• Key: G Major