Author: Theodore Baker, 1851-1934 Hymnal: Journeysongs (2nd ed.) #794 (2003) Meter: 12.11.12.11 Topics: Graduation; Graduation; Graduation First Line: We gather together to ask the Lord's blessing Lyrics: 1 We gather together to ask the Lord's blessing;
He chastens and hastens his will to make known;
The wicked oppressing now cease from distressing:
Sing praises to his name; he forgets not his own.
2 Beside us to guide us, our God with us joining,
Whose kingdom calls all to the love which endures.
So from the beginning the fight we were winning:
You, Lord, were at our side; all glory be yours!
3 We all do extol you, our leader triumphant,
And pray that you still our defender will be.
Let your congregation escape tribulation:
Your name be ever praised! O Lord, make us free! Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:8 Languages: English Tune Title: KREMSER
We Gather Together