Author: C. J. P. Spitta Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 26 hymnals Lyrics: 1 We praise and bless Thee, gracious Lord,
Our Savior kind and true,
For all the old things passed away,
For all Thou hast made new.
2 But yet how much must be destroyed,
How much renewed must be,
Ere we can fully stand complete
In likeness, Lord, to Thee!
3 Thou, only Thou must carry on
The work thou hast begun;
Of Thine own strength Thou must impart,
In Thine own ways to run.
4 O leave us not! from day to day
Revive, restore again!
Our feeble steps do Thou direct,
Our enemies restrain.
5 When flesh shall fail, then strengthen Thou
The spirit from above;
Make us to feel Thy service sweet,
And light Thy yoke of love.
6 So shall we faultless stand at last
Before Thy Father's throne;
The blessedness for ever ours,
The glory all Thine own. Topics: The Church Year Trinity Sunday; The Church Year Trinity Sunday; Regeneration Used With Tune: [We praise and bless Thee, gracious Lord]
We praise and bless Thee, gracious Lord