Stay With Us

A hymn by Herbert F. Brokering (1926-2009) "Stay With Us" captures an event that took place on the evening of Easter when Jesus appeared to two of His disciples walking on the road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35).  It is paired to the tender tune STAY WITH US by Walter L. Pelz (b. 1926). The hymn text forms a beautiful prayer for us during this pandemic and is found in the evening section of Lutheran Service Book (LSB 879).
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1.

Stay with us, till night has come:

Our praise to You this day be sung.

    Bless our bread,

    Open our eyes:

Jesus, be our great surprise.

2. 

Walk with us. Our spirits sigh:

Hear when our weary spirits cry,

    Feel again

    Our loss, our pain:

Jesus, take us to Your side.

3. 

Walk with us. The road will bend:

Make all our weeping, wailing end.

    Wipe our tears,

    Forgive our fears:

Jesus, lift the heavy cross.

4. 

Talk with us, till we behold

A joyful life You will unfold:

    Heal our eyes

    To see the prize:

Jesus, take us to the light.

5. 

Stay with us, till day is done:

No tears nor dark shall dim the sun.

    Cheer the heart,

    Your grace impart:

Jesus, bring eternal life.