Evangelical Lutheran hymnal ‎#6

6. 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 mixed 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 the 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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Thy presence, gracious God, afford
• Author: John Fawcett
• Meter: L. M. No. 1
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: The Church Year: Opening of Service; Sexagesima
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Alternate tune: ROCKINGHAM (NEW), #7

Tune Information

• Name: THY PRESENCE
• Meter: L. M. No. 1
• Key: B♭ Major
• Source: Casket, b per. O. Ditson & Co.
• Notes: Public Domain.