Gathered in Your Presence

Gathered in your presence, Lord, to you we pray.
Blessed be your coming on this festal day.
In your Word and Table sustenance we find:
Food for soul and spirit, strength for heart and mind.
     We will be your people, we acclaim you King!
     Love and praise in tribute to your throne we bring.

Father God, your mercies answer to our want;
Surely you are faithful to your covenant.
Vindicate your servants, make them truly one,
Summoned through your Spirit, rescued in your Son.
     We will be your people, we acclaim you King!
     Love and praise in tribute to your throne we bring.

Through his faithful witness Jesus has prevailed;
All decrees against us to his cross are nailed.
By his resurrection, besting hostile powers,
Christ has won the battle: victory is ours!
     We will be your people, we acclaim you King!
     Love and praise in tribute to your throne we bring.

Alternate refrain:
     Joyfully we offer honor, love, and laud;
     We will be your people, you will be our God!

©2001 Laudemont Ministries