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Dearest Jesu, we are here
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · Andrew Sims
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Dearest Jesu, we are here by Johann Rudolf Ahle — Lyrics
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 mystery deep we ponder.
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About Dearest Jesu, we are here
The words of this hymn express a deep reverence for Jesus, with the singers acknowledging his presence and pleading for atonement through his sacrifice. The text reflects on the mystery of the Word incarnate and asks for guidance and salvation both in this life and the hereafter. Composed by Johann Rudolf Ahle, this setting is for SATB choir and sets the English text. It belongs to the genre of sacred hymns, offering a moment of profound contemplation and devotion for any choral programme.
