Author: Bejamin Schmolck, 1672-1737; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878 Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Worship #443 (2006) Meter: 7.8.7.8.8.8 Lyrics: 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 Therefore we have come to you,
in our arms this infant bearing;
truly here your grace we view;
may this child, your mercy sharing,
in your arms be shielded ever,
yours on earth and yours forever.
4 Gracious head, your member own;
shepherd, take your lamb and feed it;
prince of peace, make here your throne;
way of life, to heaven lead it;
precious vine, let nothing sever
from your side this branch forever.
5 Now into your heart we pour
prayers that from our hearts proceeded.
Our petitions heav'nward soar;
may our heart's desires be heeded!
Write the name we now have given;
write it in the book of heaven!
Topics: Holy Baptism; Holy Baptism Languages: English Tune Title: LIEBSTER JESU, WIR SIND HIER
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