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'Tis Good, Lord, to Be Here

Author: Joseph A. Robinson, 1858-1933; Esmé D. E. Bird Hymnal: Breaking Bread (Vol. 39) #122 (2019) Meter: 6.6.8.6 First Line: 'Tis good, Lord, to be here! Lyrics: 1 'Tis good, Lord, to be here! Your glory fills the night; Your face and garments, like the sun, Shine with unborrowed light. 2 'Tis good, Lord, to be here, Your beauty to behold, Where Moses and Elijah stand, Your messengers of old. 3 Fulfiller of the past! Promise of things to be! We hail your body glorified, And our redemption see. 4 Before we taste of death, We see your kingdom come; We long to hold the vision bright, And make this hill our home. 5 'Tis good, Lord, to be here! Yet we may not remain; But since you bid us leave the mount, Come with us to the plain. Topics: Seasonal Music Lent Scripture: Luke 9:32-33 Languages: English Tune Title: SWABIA
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'Tis Good, Lord, to Be Here

Author: Joseph A. Robinson Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnal #135 (1941) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 ’Tis good, Lord, to be here, Thy glory fills the night; Thy face and garments, like the sun, Shine with unborrowed light. 2 ’Tis good, Lord, to be here, Thy beauty to behold Where Moses and Elijah stand, Thy messengers of old. 3 Fulfiller of the past, Promise of things to be, We hail Thy body glorified And our redemption see. 4 Before we taste of death, We see Thy kingdom come; We fain would hold the vision bright And make this hill our home. 5 ’Tis good, Lord, to be here. Yet we may not remain; But since Thou bidst us leave the mount, Come with us to the plain. Amen. Topics: The Church Year Transfiguration Scripture: Matthew 17:4 Languages: English Tune Title: POTSDAM
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'Tis Good, Lord, to Be Here

Author: Joseph Armitage Robinson (1858-1933) Hymnal: Common Praise (1998) #167 (1998) Meter: 6.6.8.6 First Line: 'Tis good, Lord, to be here! Lyrics: 1 'Tis good, Lord, to be here! Thy glory fills the night; thy face and garments, like the sun, shine with unborrowed light. 2 'Tis good, Lord, to be here, thy beauty to behold where Moses and Elijah stand, thy messengers of old. 3 Fulfiller of the past promise of things to be, we hail thy body glorified, and our redemption see! 4 Before we taste of death, we see thy kingdom come: O might we hold the vision bright and make this hill our home! 5 'Tis good, Lord, to be here! Yet we may not remain; but, since thou bidst us leave the mount, come with us to the plain. Topics: Transfiguration Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-14 Languages: English Tune Title: CARLISLE
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'Tis Good, Lord, to Be Here

Author: Joseph A. Robinson, 1848-1933 Hymnal: Lutheran Service Book #414 (2006) Meter: 6.6.8.6 First Line: 'Tis good, Lord, to be here! Lyrics: 1 'Tis good, Lord, to be here! Thy glory fills the night; Thy face and garments, like the sun, Shine with unborrowed light. 2 'Tis good, Lord, to be here, Thy beauty to behold Where Moses and Elijah stand, Thy messengers of old. 3 Fulfiller of the past And hope of things to be, We hail Thy body glorified And our redemption see. 4 Before we taste of death, We see Thy kingdom come; We long to hold the vision bright And make this hill our home. 5 'Tis good, Lord, to be here! Yet we may not remain; But since Thou bidst us leave the mount, Come with us to the plain. Scripture: Luke 9:28-36 Languages: English Tune Title: POTSDAM
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'Tis Good, Lord, to Be Here

Author: Joseph A. Robinson, 1858-1933 Hymnal: One in Faith #430 (2015) Meter: 6.6.8.6 First Line: 'Tis good, Lord, to be here! Lyrics: 1 'Tis good, Lord, to be here! Your glory fills the night; Your face and garments, like the sun, Shine with unborrowed light. 2 'Tis good, Lord, to be here, Your beauty to behold, Where Moses and Elijah stand, Your messengers of old. 3 Fulfiller of the past! Promise of things to be! We hail your body glorified, And our redemption see. 4 Before we taste of death, We see your kingdom come; Before us keep your vision bright, And make this place our home. 5 'Tis good, Lord, to be here! Yet we may not remain; But since you bid us leave the mount, Come with us to the plain. Topics: Lent Scripture: Luke 9:32-33 Languages: English Tune Title: SWABIA
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'Tis Good, Lord, to Be Here

Author: Joseph A. Robinson, 1858-1933; Esmé D. E. Bird Hymnal: Journeysongs (3rd ed.) #497 (2012) Meter: 6.6.8.6 First Line: 'Tis good, Lord, to be here! Lyrics: 1 'Tis good, Lord, to be here! Your glory fills the night; Your face and garments, like the sun, Shine with unborrowed light. 2 'Tis good, Lord, to be here, Your beauty to behold, Where Moses and Elijah stand, Your messengers of old. 3 Fulfiller of the past! Promise of things to be! We hail your body glorified, And our redemption see. 4 Before we taste of death, We see your kingdom come; We long to hold the vision bright, And make this hill our home. 5 'Tis good, Lord, to be here! Yet we may not remain; But since you bid us leave the mount, Come with us to the plain. Topics: The Liturgical Year The Transfiguration of the Lord (August 6) Scripture: Luke 9:32-33 Languages: English Tune Title: SWABIA
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'Tis Good, Lord, to Be Here

Author: Joseph A. Robinson, 1858-1933 Hymnal: Journeysongs (2nd ed.) #518 (2003) Meter: 6.6.8.6 First Line: 'Tis good, Lord, to be here! Lyrics: 1 'Tis good, Lord, to be here! Your glory fills the night; Your face and garments, like the sun, Shine with unborrowed light. 2 'Tis good, Lord, to be here, Your beauty to behold, Where Moses and Elijah stand, Your messengers of old. 3 Fulfiller of the past! Promise of things to be! We hail your body glorified, And our redemption see. 4 Before we taste of death, We see your kingdom come; We long to hold the vision bright, And make this hill our home. 5 'Tis good, Lord, to be here! Yet we may not remain; But since you bid us leave the mount, Come with us to the plain. Languages: English Tune Title: SWABIA
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'Tis Good, Lord, to Be Here

Author: Joseph A. Robinson, 1858-1933 Hymnal: Worship (3rd ed.) #700 (1986) Meter: 6.6.8.6 First Line: 'Tis good, Lord, to be here! Lyrics: 1 'Tis good, Lord, to be here! Your glory fills the night; Your face and garments, like the sun, Shine with unborrowed light. 2 'Tis good, Lord, to be here, Your beauty to behold, Where Moses and Elijah stand, Your messengers of old. 3 Fulfiller of the past! Promise of things to be! We hail your body glorified, And our redemption see. 4 Before we taste of death, We see your kingdom come; We long to hold the vision bright, And make this hill our home. 5 'Tis good, Lord, to be here! Yet we may not remain; But since you bid us leave the mount, Come with us to the plain. Topics: Lent 2, Year A; Lent 2, Year B; Lent 2, Year C; Lenten Season; Transfiguration (August 6); Commitment; Discipleship; Going Forth; Jesus Christ; Kingdom; Light; Petition; Vision Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9 Languages: English Tune Title: SWABIA
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'Tis Good, Lord, to Be Here

Author: Joseph A. Robinson, 1858-1933 Hymnal: Gather Comprehensive #778 (1994) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9 Languages: English Tune Title: SWABIA
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'Tis Good, Lord, to Be Here

Author: Joseph A. Robinson, 1858-1933 Hymnal: RitualSong #882 (1996) Meter: 6.6.8.6 First Line: 'Tis good, Lord, to be here! Topics: Commitment; Discipleship; Going Forth; Jesus Christ; Kingdom; Lent 2 Year A; Lent 2 Year B; Lent 2 Year C; Light; Mystery of God; Petition; Transfiguration; Transfiguration (August 6); Vision Scripture: Mark 9:2-10 Languages: English Tune Title: SWABIA
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