A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) ‎#642

642. Once more, dear God of grace

1 Once more, dear God of grace,
Thy earthly courts we tread;
We come to see thy face,
And banquet with our Head;
We long, we faint, we pant for thee;
And hope that with us thou wilt be.

2 Though base and vile we are,
Nor goodness have to bring,
We cannot well despair,
While Jesus is our King;
He welcomes all by sin oppressed,
Upon his grace to come and feast.

3 With Christ we would be fed;
By faith upon him live;
We wish no other bread,
And thou hast this to give;
Lord, fill us well with this rich food,
And let us drink thy precious blood.

Text Information

• First Line: Once more, dear God of grace
• Author: W. Gadsby
• Meter: 148th
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1844
• Scripture:
  Exodus 33:15
• Topic: Prayer and Watchfulness

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