940. "Hold us, that we may not fail"

1 O Christ, the eternal Light
Of every sun and sphere!
Illumine thou our mortal night,
And keep our spirits clear.

2 Let nothing evil smite
Nor enemy invade,
And let us stainless be, and white,
By nothing base betrayed.

3 Guard thou the hearts of all,
But chiefly of thine own;
And hold us that we may not fall,
Through thy great might alone!

4 That so our souls may sing,
When favoring light they see,
And every vow a tribute bring
To God in Trinity!

Text Information
First Line: O Christ, the eternal Light
Title: "Hold us, that we may not fail"
Language: English
Publication Date: 1884
Topic: Brotherly Love; Christians: Fellowship; Church: Unity of (2 more...)
Notes: Public Domain
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