Hymn Chords

8. We Gather Together

G                     Am7     D      G
We gather together to ask the Lord’s blessing;

G  D            Em  A7   D   Em      A7   D
He chastens and has-tens His will to make known;

D   D7        G            Am7   D7       G
The wicked op-pressing now cease from dis-tressing,

G    C              D     G      Am   D7      G
Sing praises to His name; He for-gets not His own.


[[Full Lyrics]]

[Verse 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.

[Verse 2]
Beside us to guide us, our God with us joining,
Ordaining, maintaining His kingdom divine;
So from the beginning the fight we were winning;
Thou, Lord, were at our side, all glory be Thine!

[Verse 3]
We all do extol Thee, Thou leader triumphant,
And pray that Thou still our defender wilt be.
Let Thy congregation escape tribulation;
Thy name be ever praised! O Lord, make us free!