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143. Dearest Jesu, we are here

1 Dearest Jesu, we are here,
at thy call, thy presence owning;
pleading now in holy fear
that great sacrifice atoning:
Word incarnate, much in wonder
on this myst'ry deep we ponder.

2 Jesu, strong to save — the same
yesterday, today, for ever —
make us fear and love thy name,
serving thee with best endeavour:
in this life, O ne'er forsake us,
but to bliss hereafter take us.

Text Information
First Line: Dearest Jesu, we are here
Title: Dearest Jesu, we are here
Translator: George Ratcliffe Woodward, 1848-1934
Author: T. Clausnitzer, 1619-1684
Meter: 78 78 88
Language: English
Publication Date: 2000
Scripture: ;
Topic: Communion; Holy Communion; Year B: Second Sunday Before Lent (2 more...)
Copyright: © Copyright Control
Notes: Now Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: LIEBSTER JESU
Composer: Johann Rodolph Ahle, 1625-1673
Harmonizer: Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750
Meter: 78 78 88
Key: G Major



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