Author: Henry Emerson Fosdick, 1878-1969 Hymnal: Total Praise #135 (2011) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Lyrics: 1 God of grace and God of glory,
On Thy people pour Thy pow'r;
Crown Thine ancient Church's story;
Bring her bud to glorious flow'r.
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 Thy Christ, assail His ways!
From the fears that long have bound us
Free our hearts to faith and praise:
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage,
For the living of these days,
For the living of these days.
3 Cure Thy children's warring madness,
Bend our pride to Thy control;
Shame our wanton, selfish gladness,
Rich in things and poor in soul.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage,
Lest we miss Thy kingdom's goal,
Lest we miss Thy kingdom's goal.
4 Save us from weak resignation
To the evils we deplore;
Let the gift of Thy salvation
Be our glory evermore.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage,
Serving Thee whom we adore,
Serving Thee whom we adore. Topics: God Care and Guidance; Grace, Mercy, and Forgiveness; Loyalty and Courage; Peace; Satan; Sin; Wisdom Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:9-11 Languages: English Tune Title: CWM RHONDDA
God of Grace and God of Glory