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Text:The people's prayer for their minister

CDXV. The people's prayer for their minister

1 With heavenly power, O Lord, defend
Him whom we now to thee commend;
His person bless, his soul secure,
And make him to the end endure.

2 Gird him with all-sufficient grace;
Direct his feet in paths of peace;
Thy truth and faithfulness fulfil,
And help him to obey thy will.

3 Before him thy protection send;
O love him, save him to the end!
Nor let him, as thy pilgrim, rove
Without the convoy of thy love.

4 Enlarge, enflame, and fill his heart,
In him thy mighty power exert:
That thousands yet unborn may praise
The wonders of redeeming grace.

Text Information
First Line: With heavenly power, O Lord, defend
Title: The people's prayer for their minister
Meter: L. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1792
Topic: The Church; Church: Praying for their minister; Pastor: Peoples prayer for him
Notes: Public Domain.
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