Renew! Songs and Hymns for Blended Worship ‎#301

301. God of Grace and God of Glory

1 God of grace and God of glory,
on your people pour your power;
crown your ancient Church’s story;
bring her bud to glorious flower.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage,
for the facing of this hour,
for the facing of this hour.

2 Lo! the hosts of evil round us
scorn your Christ, assail his ways!
Fears and doubts too long have bound us--
free our hearts to work and praise.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage,
for the living of these days,
for the living of these days.

3 Cure your children’s warring madness,
bend our pride to your control;
shame our wanton, selfish gladness,
rich in things and poor in soul.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage,
lest we miss your kingdom's goal,
lest we miss your kingdom’s goal.

4 Save us from weak resignation
to the evils we deplore;
let the gift of your salvation
be our glory evermore.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage,
serving you whom we adore,
serving you whom we adore.

Text Information

• First Line: God of grace and God of glory
• Title: God of Grace and God of Glory
• Author: Harry E. Fosdick (1930, alt.)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Topic: Going Forth: Recessional Hymns; The Service of the Word: Prayer Songs; The Going Forth: Recessional Hymns

Tune Information

• Name: CWM RHONDDA
• Composer: John Hughes (1907)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7.
• Key: G Major