Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) ‎#29

29. Thy presence, gracious God, afford

1 Thy presence, gracious God, afford,
Prepare us to receive Thy word;
Now let Thy voice engage our ear,
And faith be mix'd with what we hear.

2 Distracting thoughts and cares remove,
And fix our hearts and hopes above:
With food divine may we be fed,
And satisfied with living bread.

3 To us thy sacred word apply,
With sov'reign power and energy;
And may we, in Thy faith and fear,
Reduce to practice what we hear.

4 Father, in us Thy Son reveal;
Teach us to know and do Thy will
Thy saving power and love display,
And guide us to the realms of day.

Text Information

• First Line: Thy presence, gracious God, afford
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1870
• Topic: Worship: hymns of opening
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Author from index: Fawcett

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