Jesus, we thus obey (Arthur Somervell)
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- (Posted 2021-04-18) CPDL #64107:
- Editor: Andrew Sims (submitted 2021-04-18). Score information: A4, 1 page, 36 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: The hymn with four-part harmony and underlaid words in the version published in Hymns Ancient & Modern New Standard
- (Posted 2021-04-18) CPDL #64106:
- Editor: Andrew Sims (submitted 2021-04-18). Score information: A4, 1 page, 74 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: The hymn in the version published in Hymns Ancient & Modern New Standard, melody with words.
General Information
Title: Jesus, we thus obey
Composer: Arthur Somervell
Tune: Windermere
Lyricist: Charles Wesley
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Hymn Meter: 66. 86 (S.M.)
Language: English
Instruments: A cappella or keyboard
First published:
2nd published: 1983 in Hymns Ancient and Modern, New Standard, no. 477
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Original text and translations
English text
Jesus, we thus obey
thy last and kindest word;
here in thine own appointed way
we come to meet thee, Lord.
Our hearts we open wide
to make the Saviour room;
and lo, the Lamb, the Crucified,
the sinner’s friend, is come.
Thy presence makes the feast;
now let our spirits feel
the glory not to be expressed,
the joy unspeakable.
With high and heavenly bliss
thou dost our spirits cheer;
thy house of banqueting is this
and thou hast brought us here.
Now let our souls be fed
with manna from above,
and over us thy banner spread
of everlasting love.