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Text:Lord, We Come Before Thee Now
Alterer (centoizer):Martin Madan
Author:William Hammond
Tune:VIENNA
Composer:Justin H. Knecht

18. Lord, We Come Before Thee Now

1 Lord, we come before Thee now,
At Thy feet we humbly bow;
Oh, do not our suit disdain!
Shall we seek Thee, Lord, in vain?

2 Lord, on Thee our souls depend;
In compassion now descend,
Fill our hearts with Thy rich grace,
Tune our lips to sing Thy praise.

3 In Thine own appointed way
Now we seek Thee, here we stay.
Lord, we know not how to go
Till a blessing Thou bestow.

4 Send some message from Thy Word
That may joy and peace afford;
Let Thy Spirit now impart
Full salvation to each heart.

5 Comfort those who weep and mourn,
Let the time of joy return;
Those that are cast down lift up,
Make them strong in faith and hope.

6 Grant that all may seek and find
Thee a gracious God and kind.
Heal the sick, the captive free;
Let us all rejoice in Thee.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: Lord, we come before Thee now
Title: Lord, We Come Before Thee Now
Author: William Hammond (1745)
Alterer (centoizer): Martin Madan
Meter: 7.7.7.7.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1941
Scripture:
Topic: Adoration: Worship and Praise
Tune Information
Name: VIENNA
Composer: Justin H. Knecht (1797)
Incipit: 7777
Key: G Major



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