A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) ‎#455

455. Before Sermon

1 Once more we come before our God;
Once more his blessing ask;
O may not duty seem a load,
Nor worship prove a task.

2 Father, thy quickening Spirit send
From heaven, in Jesus’ name,
To make our waiting minds attend,
And put our souls in frame.

3 May we receive the word we hear,
Each in an honest heart;
Hoard up the precious treasure there,
And never with it part.

4 To seek thee all our hearts dispose;
To each thy blessings suit;
And let the seed thy servant sows
Produce a copious fruit.

5 Bid the refreshing north wind wake;
Say to the south wind, Blow;
Let every plant the power partake,
And all the garden grow.

6 Revive the parched with heavenly showers;
The cold with warmth divine;
And as the benefit is ours,
Be all the glory thine.

Text Information

• First Line: Once more we come before our God
• Title: Before Sermon
• Author: Hart
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1844
• Topic: Before and After Sermon

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