42 Lord, we humbly bow before Thee
1 Lord, we humbly bow before Thee,
In Thy courts on this Thy day;
Help us rightly to adore Thee,
Worthily to praise and pray:
Worldly cares and thoughts dispelling,
In our hearts Thy Spirit dwelling;
Teach us meekly to obey,
Learn Thy will, and keep Thy way.
2 Hear, O Lord, our full confession,
When to Thee we lift our cry;
Pardon speak for each transgression;
To our suppliant souls draw nigh:
Thy pure word our hearts directing,
Thy good grace our steps protecting;
Look on us with pitying eye,
All we need, O Lord, supply.
Text Information
- Author
- Henry Thompson, 1836
Tune Information
- Name
- Du, O schones Weltgebaude
- Meter
- 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 8, 7, 7.
- Source
- Johann Cruger, 1649