The New Century Hymnal ‎#512

512. Sovereign and Transforming Grace

1 Sovereign and transforming Grace,
we invoke your quickening power;
Reign the spirit of this place,
bless the purpose of this hour.

2 Holy and creative Light,
we invoke your kindling ray;
Dawn upon our spirit's night,
as the darkness turns to day.

3 To the anxious soul impart
hope, all other hopes above;
Stir the dull and hardened heart
with a longing and a love.

4 Work in all; in all renew,
day by day, the life divine;
All our wills to you subdue,
all our hearts to you incline.

Text Information

• First Line: Sovereign and transforming Grace
• Title: Sovereign and Transforming Grace
• Author: Frederick H. Hedge (1829, alt.)
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Topic: Consecration; Hope; Prayer
• Notes: Alternate tune: MERCY

Tune Information

• Name: MANTON
• Composer: Jane Marshall (1992)
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.
• Key: g minor
• Copyright: © 1992 Unitarian Universalist Association