Oblations of praise

1 Here we meet with joy and gladness;
With kind words each other greet,
And unite in grateful praises,
While we sing in concert sweet.
May each heart, filled with devotion,
Join the chorus, swell the song
Of thanksgiving to our Father,
Whose kind care our lives prolong.

2 Here our prayers and praise ascending,
Blend with angel's tuneful lays;
While with golden harps they worship,
God's undying love we praise.
Jesus, thee we come confessing,
On thy arm of love we lean;
May we, each thy love possessing,
Seek thy holy will to learn.

3 We would learn of thee, great Teacher,
Grow in knowledge, grace and love;
And now join in supplicating
Thy rich blessing from above.
Lead, O lead us, gentle Shepherd,
Into paths of joy and peace;
Take us home to dwell in glory,
Saved by thy redeeming grace.

Source: Kind Words: a new collection of hymns and tunes for sunday schools and the social circle #53